A Russian-speaking doctor from Brooklyn pushed an elderly man onto a moving subway train.
'05.01.2026'
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On January 1, a 29-year-old doctor pushed a 72-year-old man onto a moving train in the Bronx subway without provocation. The suspect had previously worked in Russia, according to NYPost.
The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. at the 161st Street–Yankee Stadium station. Investigators allege that Anton Aleshin pushed an unknown elderly man onto a southbound No. 4 train.
According to police, Aleshin may have been intoxicated at the time of the attack.
The condition of the victim
As a result of the incident, the man lost consciousness and had scratches on his face.
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The victim was taken to Lincoln Medical Center. His condition is stable.
Who is the accused?
Anton Aleshin was detained at the scene. According to sources, he told police he was completing his residency at Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center.
Previously, Aleshin worked as a doctor in Russia for 11 years.
Charges and the court's decision
According to court documents, Aleshin faces a number of charges, including:
- attempted murder;
- attack;
- attempted attack;
- creating a threat through negligence;
- harassment.
At a hearing in Bronx Criminal Court, the detainee pleaded not guilty. The court ordered him held without bail.
According to authorities, it was the first recorded incident in 2026 of a passenger being pushed onto a New York City subway train.
