Posted on 02/14/2026 10:52:27 AM PST by nickcarraway
A maniac pushed a woman onto the subway tracks and punched another lady in the face in Sunset Park, Brooklyn on Saturday — and was later arrested at a nearby shelter, police and sources said.
A 51-year-old was shoved and a 43-year-old was socked on the R subway line at 53rd Street and Fourth Avenue around 8:45 a.m., according to cops.
A 25-year-old person of interest was taken into custody at the shelter, police sources said, noting both victims suffered facial injuries as well as pain to the legs and back.
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POI? Was it them?
Pattern recognition.
No pic, but you can be sure it’s them, Yogi
Seems the article confirms that.
What’s the difference between a person of interest and a suspect in a criminal act?
In recent years, I often hear news reports about a person of interest in some case.
Years ago they never used that terminology. Someone was referred to as a suspect in a case.
Are they interchangeable terms or is there some legal distinction between a person of interest and a suspect?
And does any such distinction matter in terms of talking to law enforcement? For example, do you have Miranda rights as a suspect, but not if you are officially a person of interest?
Some people are just animals and don’t need to be existing alongside decent society.
In recent years, I often hear news reports about a person of interest in some case.
Years ago they never used that terminology. Someone was referred to as a suspect in a case.
Are they interchangeable terms or is there some legal distinction between a person of interest and a suspect?
And does any such distinction matter in terms of talking to law enforcement? For example, do you have Miranda rights as a suspect, but not if you are officially a person of interest?
Here's what Google AI says:
A person of interest is someone law enforcement believes may have information about a crime but hasn't been formally charged or accused, whereas a suspect is a person believed to have committed the crime, usually with evidence. A person of interest may be a witness or, sometimes, a euphemism for a suspect to avoid legal issues.Key differences between a person of interest and a suspect include:
- Legal Status: A suspect is formally suspected of a crime, often requiring probable cause for further actions. A "person of interest" has no formal legal definition, which often means they are not yet officially linked to the crime by evidence.
- Purpose: Law enforcement uses "person of interest" to identify individuals for questioning, who may or may not become suspects. "Suspect" indicates that police believe they have identified the perpetrator.
- Investigation Phase: A person of interest is often identified early in an investigation, and they can later become a suspect.
- Media and Legal Implications: "Person of interest" is often used to avoid early labeling that might lead to lawsuits. It can, however, still bring public scrutiny to an individual.
I can’t disagree
Thanks for the info. I appreciate your posting this.
The wrong people are dying.
That has to be the work of Satan on Earth, in my opinion.
Innocent people pushed onto tracks, sprayed with disfiguring acid, killed in carjackings or home invasions by evil thugs.
And the evil JUDGES in the sick justice system let them go.
Judge: “The confession cannot be brought into court before the jurors.” “The evidence was obtained without being clearly specified in the original warrant, so it is out.” “I am giving you the lowest sentence.” “No jail time except time served awaiting trial.”
The best I can tell the maniac was a woman.
Is that a dog whistle?
One of these days it really will be an Amish guy. That’ll teach us
Not blaming the victims but after all this time, why do people still stand so close to the edge of the platform when there’s nothing but track in front of them? There’s plenty of time to walk toward the edge when the train arrives, even while it’s still slowing down. At least you can’t be pushed onto the tracks. Those are easy targets for these nuts.
Yep, it’s them/they. But nothing will happen.
Better yet, why don’t American subways have barriers and doors that open only after the train is parked? Is there some kind of “union” that gets paid for not having this?
The rest of the world does.
That image is dated 2018. Accurate for that crime under DeBlasio at that time, but not a crime in today’s NYC.
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