Brooklyn Murder Suspect Sought for Deadly Assault at Subway Station
Introduction to the Incident
A manhunt is underway for the suspect who murdered a man at a busy Brooklyn subway station on Tuesday afternoon. Police said the killing happened at about 3:05 p.m. on Oct. 7 at the Jay Street-MetroTech station on the R line. Officers from the 84th Precinct and NYPD Transit District 30 responded to the station after receiving a 911 call about a man in need of assistance.
Details of the Crime
Upon arriving, cops found the victim, an unidentified adult man, who suffered severe trauma to his body and was unconscious and unresponsive. EMS rushed the man to NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital in critical condition; he was later pronounced dead. Police have withheld the man’s identity, pending family notification.
Cops are looking for this man in connection with a murder at the Jay Street-MetroTech station on the R line in Brooklyn on Oct. 7, 2025.
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Investigation and Search for the Suspect
Police have yet to determine a possible motive for the deadly attack. The NYPD released on Tuesday night images of the perpetrator suspect in the attack. Cops say he was last seen boarding a Bronx-bound 2 train. Transit Detectives are looking for a homicide suspect who killed a man at the Jay Street-MetroTech station in Brooklyn on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025.
Photo by Lloyd Mitchell
Police officers block off an entrance to the Jay Street-MetroTech station on the R line in Downtown Brooklyn on Oct. 7, 2025.
Photo by Lloyd Mitchell
Call for Information and Ongoing Investigation
No arrests have been made in the ongoing investigation, police said. Anyone with information regarding the homicide can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
Conclusion
The murder at the Jay Street-MetroTech station is a tragic incident that has raised concerns about safety in the city’s subway system. As the investigation continues, the police are urging anyone with information to come forward. The community is in shock, and the family of the victim is awaiting justice.
FAQs
What happened at the Jay Street-MetroTech station?
A man was murdered at the Jay Street-MetroTech station on the R line in Brooklyn on Tuesday afternoon.
What is the status of the investigation?
The investigation is ongoing, and the police are looking for a suspect who was last seen boarding a Bronx-bound 2 train.
How can I provide information about the incident?
You can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA), submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
What is the identity of the victim?
The identity of the victim has not been released, pending family notification.
