Suspect accused of pushing 62-year-old woman onto subway tracks in Brooklyn arrested

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Friday, September 20, 2024
Police looking for man who reportedly pushed woman onto subway tracks
The incident took place on the platform for the "L" line.

BUSHWICK, Brooklyn (WABC) -- A man accused of punching a woman and causing her to fall onto the subway tracks in Brooklyn was taken into police custody on Friday.

Shadrach Ford, 30, was arrested on a slew of charges including second-degree attempted murder, attempted criminally negligent homicide, criminal trespassing, and multiple counts of assault, harassment and reckless endangerment.

The 62-year-old victim is recovering after being shoved onto the tracks of the Jefferson Street station "L" line platform on Thursday.

Video in the media player above is from a previous report.

Police said a stranger asked to borrow her lighter and after she said no, he punched the woman in the face and then pushed her onto the train tracks before running away.

A bystander helped the woman to safety.

She was taken to the hospital with an ankle and elbow injury.

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