Man Killed in Midtown Manhattan Subway Shooting; Police Seek Suspect

On Saturday, a 26‑year‑old man, Darrel Rodriguez of University Heights, Bronx, was shot and later pronounced dead at Bellevue Hospital after a confrontation on the northbound E‑train platform at the 7th Avenue/West 53rd St. station in Midtown Manhattan.

The incident occurred shortly before 12:30 p.m., and police have confirmed that the shooting was not random, stemming from an argument between Rodriguez and an unidentified individual that moved onto a train car before returning to the platform.

Officers observed the suspect, described as wearing a red track suit, draw a firearm and fire multiple shots; the shooter has not been arrested and remains at large.

NYPD announced increased patrols on Manhattan subway lines, with officers walking the platform where the D, B and E trains stop, and asked the public for assistance in locating the gunman.

“It’s very sad. The city has become very dangerous especially here in midtown,” said rider Franklin Lovato.

Another rider reported hearing several shots and seeing a mass exodus from the station.

Train service on the D, B and E lines was temporarily disrupted while investigators processed the scene.