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NYPD: Onlooker fired shot in Midtown subway station during attempted robbery
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Brittany Kriegstein
Published Nov 8, 2023
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At least one gunshot was fired by an apparent onlooker Tuesday night during an alleged robbery in a Manhattan subway station, police said.
No one was hurt in the incident, according to officials.
Police said 49-year-old Matthew Roesch was attempting to rob a 40-year-old woman at around 9:15 p.m. on the northbound N train platform in the 49th Street Subway station in Midtown.
Another man got involved, according to police, and fired a shot. It’s unclear if he was aiming at anyone, or if he was trying to deter the would-be thief, police said. No one was struck.
The shooter fled, and Roesch was arrested for the attempted robbery.
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Brittany Kriegstein covers all breaking news around New York City, with a focus on crime and gun violence. Got a tip? Email Brittany at [email protected].
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