Man dies shot in subway station near Times Square

Ua man about 30 years old died after being shot inside a subway station outside Times Square in New York, United States, during the afternoon of Saturday. 

According to The New York Times, which quotes a source of the New York Police, the victim was on a 7th Avenue station platform at 12.00 p.m. locals (17:00 in Lisbon), when he was involved in an argument with another man.

The same source said that it was not immediately clear what triggered the confrontation or whether the two men had become physically involved. However, the discussion intensified, moving from the platform into a train and then back to the platform.

During the confrontation, the other man drew a gun and shot once at the victim's chest. After the murder, he got away.

The man shot was transported to Bellevue Hospital in critical condition, eventually not resisting his injuries. 

So far, the police have not made any arrests related to the shooting. However, in a statement, he announced that he was looking for a man dressed in a red training suit, a black vest and a mask covering his face.

“ Wanted for murder: On Saturday, October 17, 2026, about 12:21 p.m., on the platform of line E, northwards, from 53rd Street–7th Avenue metro station in Manhattan, this individual killed a man mortally in his 30s,” wrote the authority in the press release, where he released images of the suspect.

Wanted for Homicide: On Saturday, October 17, 2026, at approximate 12:21 PM, on the northbound And train platform of the 53rd Street–7th Avenue subway station in Manhattan, this individual shot and killed a man in his 30s. The individual then fled on foot, heading northbound on 7th Avenue. If you have information governing this incident, DM @NYPDTips or call 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).

— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) October 17, 2026

According to The New York Times, serious crime in New York transport has increased slightly since the beginning of this year compared to the same period last year.

By October 11, 1,697 crimes had been reported in the transport network since the beginning of the year, 27 more than in the same period of 2025.