A 25-year-old woman and her 11-month-old daughter were pepper-sprayed on an M train near Court Square station in Queens after the woman refused a stranger’s request to use her phone. The attack occurred on the train after the pair boarded together. Both victims were hospitalized but are expected to recover. Police are investigating and urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.
Following the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, investigators have released images of the suspect, revealing his identity and actions prior to the attack. Evidence suggests the suspect, possibly with firearms training, fled the scene via bicycle, taxi, and bus, potentially leaving New York City. The gunman’s messages scrawled on ammunition, “deny,” “defend,” and “depose,” suggest a possible motive related to the company’s insurance practices. The investigation continues, utilizing surveillance footage, DNA evidence, and witness testimonies to track the suspect’s movements and determine the full circumstances of the killing.
John Q. Hosedrinker