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Man Burned in New York Subway, Reportedly Recants Attack Story
A 56-year-old homeless man suffered severe leg burns after being set on fire aboard a Midtown subway train; NYPD released suspect images and seeks public tips.
- On Dec. 1, 2025, a sleeping 56-year-old victim was set ablaze aboard a northbound 3 train at 34th Street–Penn Station by an unidentified suspect who fled before the train left.
- NYPD released surveillance images Wednesday to identify the man they believe committed the arson and urged the public to call Crime Stoppers hotline 1-800-577-TIPS or submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org and X @NYPDTips.
- An MTA conductor spotted the victim staggering with his lower body engulfed, dialed 911, while officers and bystanders poured water and EMS rushed him to NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell.
- Investigators note the victim initially reported a stranger then recanted, leaving motive unclear as detectives handle the case with authorities noting information is preliminary.
- Nearly a year after a fatal subway arson, officials say this incident revives safety concerns after the attack and manhunt, recalling Debrina Kawam's case and charges against Sebastian Zapeta.
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Midtown subway arson suspect set homeless man ablaze: cops
Police released surveillance images Wednesday of the Midtown subway arson suspect whom they believe set a sleeping homeless man ablaze on Monday. According to police sources, the 56-year-old victim was dozing on the Harlem-bound 3 train just after 3 a.m. on Dec. 2 as the train pulled into the 34th Street-Penn Station Subway. Law enforcement sources said the suspect quickly stepped into the train and set the man ablaze before fleeing and boardin…
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