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Statement from MTA Chief Safety and Security Officer Patrick Warren On Person Carrying a Gun in the Subway System at Woodlawn Road Subway Station on the #4 line

New York City Transit
Updated Aug 11, 2022 4:15 p.m.
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“The NYPD’s presence at subway stations continues to pay off as alert officers spotted a woman evading the fare and when stopping her, discovered a loaded gun and an outstanding warrant. In addition to taking a weapon out of the transit system, it drives home that those who want to prey on people in the transit system should expect to be caught and face justice.”

Background:

  • Incident happened August 10, 2022 at 6:04 pm
  • District 11/52nd Precinct
  • Transit Bureau Bronx/Queens Task Force officers were on patrol at the Woodlawn Road #4 station when they observed the perpetrator walk through the emergency gate to avoid payment of fare.
  • A field search resulted in the recovery of a silver Springfield Armory 9mm firearm from the perpetrator's backpack.
  • The firearm had one round in the chamber and 7 rounds in magazine.