17-Year-Old Arrested and Charged With Murder in Fatal Shooting on E Train Platform at 7th Ave-53rd St
7 Av-53 St Station (B) (D) (E), Midtown, Manhattan
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Summary
- Police have arrested a 17-year-old in the fatal shooting of Darrel Rodriguez, 26, of University Heights in the Bronx, on the northbound E platform at 7th Ave-53rd St on Saturday.
- Rodriguez was shot once in the chest after an argument that moved from the platform onto a train and back, and died at a hospital.
- The teen was taken into custody Thursday afternoon in Midtown and is charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon. Police have not released his name.
Timeline
The arrest comes five days after Rodriguez, 26, of University Heights in the Bronx, was shot once in the chest Saturday afternoon following an argument that moved from the platform onto a train and back. He died at a hospital.
He is charged with murder and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon, including a loaded firearm. Police have not released his name.
Police have arrested a 17-year-old in the fatal shooting of Darrel Rodriguez on the northbound E platform at 7th Ave-53rd St. The teen was taken into custody at 12:25 p.m. Thursday in the Midtown North Precinct, NYPD says.
The suspect remains at large as of Wednesday morning. Contact police with any information.
The suspect remains at large as of Tuesday afternoon.
Police have identified the victim as 26-year-old Darrel Rodriguez of the Bronx, NY.
Police are searching for a suspect described as a Black man, approximately 6' to 6'5'' wearing a red hoodie, sweatpants, and a black bumper jacket.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 7 Av-53 St Station (B) (D) (E).
On Saturday, October 17, 2026, at approximately 12:21 PM, on the northbound E 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 regarding this incident, DM @NYPDTips on X, or call 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
The suspect reportedly fled northbound from 53rd Street. Police are canvassing the area.
Police are investigating reports of two possible suspects involved in the shooting.
Police are mobilizing at 53rd Street and 7th Avenue after a man was shot in the chest.
Police have received a report of shots fired near the Brooklyn-bound and Manhattan-bound E train.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 7th Ave & W 53rd St.
The arrest comes five days after Rodriguez, 26, of University Heights in the Bronx, was shot once in the chest Saturday afternoon following an argument that moved from the platform onto a train and back. He died at a hospital.
He is charged with murder and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon, including a loaded firearm. Police have not released his name.
Police have arrested a 17-year-old in the fatal shooting of Darrel Rodriguez on the northbound E platform at 7th Ave-53rd St. The teen was taken into custody at 12:25 p.m. Thursday in the Midtown North Precinct, NYPD says.
The suspect remains at large as of Wednesday morning. Contact police with any information.
The suspect remains at large as of Tuesday afternoon.
Police have identified the victim as 26-year-old Darrel Rodriguez of the Bronx, NY.
Police are searching for a suspect described as a Black man, approximately 6' to 6'5'' wearing a red hoodie, sweatpants, and a black bumper jacket.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 7 Av-53 St Station (B) (D) (E).
On Saturday, October 17, 2026, at approximately 12:21 PM, on the northbound E 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 regarding this incident, DM @NYPDTips on X, or call 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
The suspect reportedly fled northbound from 53rd Street. Police are canvassing the area.
Police are investigating reports of two possible suspects involved in the shooting.
Police are mobilizing at 53rd Street and 7th Avenue after a man was shot in the chest.
Police have received a report of shots fired near the Brooklyn-bound and Manhattan-bound E train.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 7th Ave & W 53rd St.
The arrest comes five days after Rodriguez, 26, of University Heights in the Bronx, was shot once in the chest Saturday afternoon following an argument that moved from the platform onto a train and back. He died at a hospital.
He is charged with murder and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon, including a loaded firearm. Police have not released his name.
Police have arrested a 17-year-old in the fatal shooting of Darrel Rodriguez on the northbound E platform at 7th Ave-53rd St. The teen was taken into custody at 12:25 p.m. Thursday in the Midtown North Precinct, NYPD says.
The suspect remains at large as of Wednesday morning. Contact police with any information.
The suspect remains at large as of Tuesday afternoon.
Police have identified the victim as 26-year-old Darrel Rodriguez of the Bronx, NY.
Police are searching for a suspect described as a Black man, approximately 6' to 6'5'' wearing a red hoodie, sweatpants, and a black bumper jacket.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 7 Av-53 St Station (B) (D) (E).
On Saturday, October 17, 2026, at approximately 12:21 PM, on the northbound E 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 regarding this incident, DM @NYPDTips on X, or call 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
The suspect reportedly fled northbound from 53rd Street. Police are canvassing the area.
Police are investigating reports of two possible suspects involved in the shooting.
Police are mobilizing at 53rd Street and 7th Avenue after a man was shot in the chest.
Police have received a report of shots fired near the Brooklyn-bound and Manhattan-bound E train.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 7th Ave & W 53rd St.
The arrest comes five days after Rodriguez, 26, of University Heights in the Bronx, was shot once in the chest Saturday afternoon following an argument that moved from the platform onto a train and back. He died at a hospital.
He is charged with murder and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon, including a loaded firearm. Police have not released his name.
Police have arrested a 17-year-old in the fatal shooting of Darrel Rodriguez on the northbound E platform at 7th Ave-53rd St. The teen was taken into custody at 12:25 p.m. Thursday in the Midtown North Precinct, NYPD says.
The suspect remains at large as of Wednesday morning. Contact police with any information.
The suspect remains at large as of Tuesday afternoon.
Police have identified the victim as 26-year-old Darrel Rodriguez of the Bronx, NY.
Police are searching for a suspect described as a Black man, approximately 6' to 6'5'' wearing a red hoodie, sweatpants, and a black bumper jacket.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 7 Av-53 St Station (B) (D) (E).
On Saturday, October 17, 2026, at approximately 12:21 PM, on the northbound E 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 regarding this incident, DM @NYPDTips on X, or call 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
The suspect reportedly fled northbound from 53rd Street. Police are canvassing the area.
Police are investigating reports of two possible suspects involved in the shooting.
Police are mobilizing at 53rd Street and 7th Avenue after a man was shot in the chest.
Police have received a report of shots fired near the Brooklyn-bound and Manhattan-bound E train.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 7th Ave & W 53rd St.
The arrest comes five days after Rodriguez, 26, of University Heights in the Bronx, was shot once in the chest Saturday afternoon following an argument that moved from the platform onto a train and back. He died at a hospital.
He is charged with murder and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon, including a loaded firearm. Police have not released his name.
Police have arrested a 17-year-old in the fatal shooting of Darrel Rodriguez on the northbound E platform at 7th Ave-53rd St. The teen was taken into custody at 12:25 p.m. Thursday in the Midtown North Precinct, NYPD says.
The suspect remains at large as of Wednesday morning. Contact police with any information.
The suspect remains at large as of Tuesday afternoon.
Police have identified the victim as 26-year-old Darrel Rodriguez of the Bronx, NY.
Police are searching for a suspect described as a Black man, approximately 6' to 6'5'' wearing a red hoodie, sweatpants, and a black bumper jacket.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 7 Av-53 St Station (B) (D) (E).
On Saturday, October 17, 2026, at approximately 12:21 PM, on the northbound E 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 regarding this incident, DM @NYPDTips on X, or call 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
The suspect reportedly fled northbound from 53rd Street. Police are canvassing the area.
Police are investigating reports of two possible suspects involved in the shooting.
Police are mobilizing at 53rd Street and 7th Avenue after a man was shot in the chest.
Police have received a report of shots fired near the Brooklyn-bound and Manhattan-bound E train.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 7th Ave & W 53rd St.
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THIS GENERATION IS BEYOND COOKED
And there's no fixing it there to toasted its its a shame what happened to this generation
We, the people, are not angry enough‼️ The trains/subways are not safe‼️‼️‼️ NYC is experiencing a mental health crisis‼️ WOMEN, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A WAY TO DEFEND YOURSELF AT ALL TIMES‼️ Someone can appear normal and still be SICK IN THE HEAD‼️ GET OFF YOUR PHONES WHEN OUT AND ABOUT‼️‼️‼️
Time To Bring Back THE DEATH PENALTY HERE IN NEW YORK STATE ⚖️
Republican/ Democrat it doesn’t matter.. Crime is going to happen.. DISCIPLINE YOUR CHILDREN! They are the main ones out here committing crimes. The laws need to change 13 and up should be treated as adults throughout the penal system. They know right from wrong at that age.
THIS GENERATION IS BEYOND COOKED
And there's no fixing it there to toasted its its a shame what happened to this generation
We, the people, are not angry enough‼️ The trains/subways are not safe‼️‼️‼️ NYC is experiencing a mental health crisis‼️ WOMEN, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A WAY TO DEFEND YOURSELF AT ALL TIMES‼️ Someone can appear normal and still be SICK IN THE HEAD‼️ GET OFF YOUR PHONES WHEN OUT AND ABOUT‼️‼️‼️
Time To Bring Back THE DEATH PENALTY HERE IN NEW YORK STATE ⚖️
Republican/ Democrat it doesn’t matter.. Crime is going to happen.. DISCIPLINE YOUR CHILDREN! They are the main ones out here committing crimes. The laws need to change 13 and up should be treated as adults throughout the penal system. They know right from wrong at that age.
THIS GENERATION IS BEYOND COOKED
And there's no fixing it there to toasted its its a shame what happened to this generation
We, the people, are not angry enough‼️ The trains/subways are not safe‼️‼️‼️ NYC is experiencing a mental health crisis‼️ WOMEN, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A WAY TO DEFEND YOURSELF AT ALL TIMES‼️ Someone can appear normal and still be SICK IN THE HEAD‼️ GET OFF YOUR PHONES WHEN OUT AND ABOUT‼️‼️‼️
Time To Bring Back THE DEATH PENALTY HERE IN NEW YORK STATE ⚖️
Republican/ Democrat it doesn’t matter.. Crime is going to happen.. DISCIPLINE YOUR CHILDREN! They are the main ones out here committing crimes. The laws need to change 13 and up should be treated as adults throughout the penal system. They know right from wrong at that age.
THIS GENERATION IS BEYOND COOKED
And there's no fixing it there to toasted its its a shame what happened to this generation
We, the people, are not angry enough‼️ The trains/subways are not safe‼️‼️‼️ NYC is experiencing a mental health crisis‼️ WOMEN, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A WAY TO DEFEND YOURSELF AT ALL TIMES‼️ Someone can appear normal and still be SICK IN THE HEAD‼️ GET OFF YOUR PHONES WHEN OUT AND ABOUT‼️‼️‼️
Time To Bring Back THE DEATH PENALTY HERE IN NEW YORK STATE ⚖️
Republican/ Democrat it doesn’t matter.. Crime is going to happen.. DISCIPLINE YOUR CHILDREN! They are the main ones out here committing crimes. The laws need to change 13 and up should be treated as adults throughout the penal system. They know right from wrong at that age.
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THIS GENERATION IS BEYOND COOKED
And there's no fixing it there to toasted its its a shame what happened to this generation
We, the people, are not angry enough‼️ The trains/subways are not safe‼️‼️‼️ NYC is experiencing a mental health crisis‼️ WOMEN, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A WAY TO DEFEND YOURSELF AT ALL TIMES‼️ Someone can appear normal and still be SICK IN THE HEAD‼️ GET OFF YOUR PHONES WHEN OUT AND ABOUT‼️‼️‼️
Time To Bring Back THE DEATH PENALTY HERE IN NEW YORK STATE ⚖️
Republican/ Democrat it doesn’t matter.. Crime is going to happen.. DISCIPLINE YOUR CHILDREN! They are the main ones out here committing crimes. The laws need to change 13 and up should be treated as adults throughout the penal system. They know right from wrong at that age.