26-year-old man fatally shot at 7th Avenue–53rd Street station; gunman remains at large
Sadia H. Choudhury:
— A dispute over marijuana smoking aboard a Midtown subway train escalated into a deadly shooting, leaving a 26-year-old man dead, according to police.
The incident happened October 17 at the 7th Avenue–53rd Street subway station. Police said an argument reportedly began over marijuana smoking on the train before escalating into a confrontation on the northbound E train platform.
During the dispute, Darryl Rodriguez, 26, was shot in the chest.
Rodriguez was rushed to Bellevue Hospital in critical condition, but he later died from his injuries.
The shooter fled the scene following the gunfire and remains at large. The NYPD has launched an investigation and is asking anyone with information about the shooting to come forward.
The deadly incident has renewed concerns about safety on New York City’s subway system, particularly in busy Midtown stations where thousands of commuters and visitors pass through each day.
The investigation remains ongoing.
