A man was killed in the New York subway in broad daylight: he just stood there and didn’t even talk to the shooter

A deranged man shot a 48-year-old Goldman Sachs employee for no reason on Sunday (May 22) while on the subway for a brunch, police say. New York Post.

The shooter, who is now being sought by the police, was pacing back and forth in the last car of the Q train around 11:42 am. And then he suddenly pulled out a gun and opened fire on an unsuspecting victim.

Daniel Henriquez, who was injured, was rushed to Bellevue Hospital, where he later died.

“According to witnesses, the suspect was walking back and forth in the train car. And for no reason, he pulled out a gun and shot the victim at close range as the train was crossing the Manhattan Bridge,” said NYPD Chief Kenneth Corey.

According to Corey, when the train pulled into the Canal Street station, the shooter fled towards Center Street. According to the description of witnesses, the perpetrator is a dark-skinned, stocky man with a beard. The suspect was wearing a gray hoodie with "Aeropostale" written on it.

The shooter and the victim did not know each other, no one else on the train was injured.

Enriquez lived in Park Slope in Brooklyn and worked for Goldman Sachs. His sister said that Enriquez was on his way to brunch when he was shot. Attempts to revive him were unsuccessful. Rescuers desperately tried to revive the wounded man lying on the floor of the subway car, and then took him to the hospital.

It is unclear how many other people were on the train at the time. Detectives spoke to at least five witnesses. Investigators are currently reviewing MTA security footage to try and identify and locate the shooter. New York City Transit President Richard Davey expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and said the agency is working with detectives to solve the crime.

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The incident is the fourth public transport homicide this year, according to police. The same number of murders was recorded in the first 5 months of last year.

“It's definitely worrying,” said the tourist, who introduced himself as Eric. “But at the same time, it’s a common thing in a big city.”

“It happens all the time,” said Brooklyn resident Bill Taylor at the Canal Street station. Anything can happen, but don't be so scared. After all, you can also go out into the street and get hit by a car.”