# 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.
- Title: Mamdani refuses subway police boost after Midtown shooting
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/19/us-news/mamdani-refuses-to-say-whether-hell-boost-cops-in-subways-after-fatal-shooting-on-midtown-platform
- Published: 2026-10-19T16:52:46+00:00
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- Topics: zohran mamdani, nyc, subway shooting, midtown platform, police presence, darrel rodriquez, news, entertainment
## 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
## Key takeaway

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani refused to say if he'd increase subway police presence following a fatal shooting at a Midtown station.