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Mamdani refuses subway police boost after Midtown shooting
NYC Mayor Mamdani won't commit to more police in subways after man shot dead on platform.
In brief
NYC Mayor Mamdani won't commit to more police in subways after man shot dead on platform. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani refused to say if he'd increase subway police presence following a fatal shooting at a Midtown station. Originally reported by New York Post.
Mayor Mamdani on police response
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani refused to say whether he'd boost police presence on subways after a security guard was shot dead on Midtown platform.
“I have full confidence in our PD in their work to apprehend the suspect, and I am confident in the approach that they are taking at this time”
Shooting victim Darrel Rodriguez
26-year-old Darrel Rodriguez was shot in the chest at 53rd Street/7th Avenue subway station just before 12:30 p.m. Saturday.
“I am heartbroken and outraged by this shooting”
Shooter remains at large
The masked shooter has not been arrested as of Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, police said.
“And at this time, you know, my heart goes out to the family of the individual who was killed”
Here's the gist
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani refused to say if he'd increase subway police presence following a fatal shooting at a Midtown station.
