One suspect tried to flee by jumping onto a moving train from the platform. He landed between car and then fell under the train, where he made contact with the third rail.
A robbery suspect died fleeing police after a subway rider was held up at gunpoint on a train in the Bronx. Marcus Solis has the latst details.A robbery suspect was electrocuted on subway tracks while allegedly fleeing police after a rider was held up at gunpoint in the Bronx early Tuesday.Authorities say the four suspects were wanted for robbing a 46-year-old straphanger at gunpoint on a northbound No. 2 train at 174th Street just after 5:30 a.m.
The four fled onto a No. 5 train, police said, and after a 911 call from a subway rider, officers were waiting for them at the 180th Street station.At some point, the suspect came into contact with the electrified third rail. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The three other suspects, ages 16, 17 and 18, were taken into custody, with officer employing a Taser to corral one of them.Charges against the other three are pending, and the investigation is ongoing.The incident disrupted subway service, and 2 and 5 trains were partially suspended while emergency teams responded to the 180th Street station.
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