In a shocking and disturbing incident, a woman’s life was tragically cut short when a man allegedly set her on fire on a Brooklyn subway train.
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has announced the arrest of the suspect, who was taken into custody at a Manhattan station.
Commissioner Jessica Tisch condemned the heinous act, calling it “one of the most depraved crimes” a person could commit.
According to authorities, the suspect calmly approached the victim on the F train in Brooklyn and used a lighter to ignite her clothing, which became fully engulfed in flames within seconds.
The suspect’s arrest was made possible by three high school students who provided a crucial tip-off to the police.
The students, who have not been named, witnessed the suspect’s image being disseminated on social media and quickly contacted the authorities.
While the motive behind the attack is still unclear, authorities have confirmed that the suspect and victim did not appear to know each other.
The NYPD is continuing to investigate the incident, and charges against the suspect are pending.
