A 35-year-old man has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal shoving of a 60-year-old man on a subway platform in Brooklyn on New Year’s Eve.
According to police, the suspect, identified as Peter Wilkins, was taken into custody on Monday and charged with second-degree murder.
The incident occurred at around 11:30pm on December 31st at the Jay Street-Borough Hall subway station in downtown Brooklyn. The victim, who has not been publicly identified, was pushed onto the tracks as a train was approaching.
Video footage of the incident shows the suspect, later identified as Wilkins, walking away from the scene as emergency responders rush to the victim’s aid. Wilkins is seen calmly walking along the platform, looking back at the scene before disappearing into the crowd.
Police say that Wilkins was taken into custody at around 9:30am on Monday at a residence in Brooklyn. He was charged with second-degree murder and is currently being held at the 77th Precinct.
The motive behind the attack is still unclear, but police say that they are investigating whether the incident was a random act of violence or if the suspect and victim knew each other.
The incident has left the community shaken, with many expressing shock and outrage on social media.
“This is just senseless and tragic,” said one resident. “We can’t even walk down the street without fear of being attacked.”
The incident is the latest in a string of violent crimes to occur in New York City over the past year, and has raised concerns about public safety and the effectiveness of the city’s criminal justice system.
The case is still under investigation, and it is unclear when Wilkins will appear in court.