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Bronx Subway Murder Sparks Fear Amid Rising Crime Rates

2/14/2026

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Adrian Dawodu, a 41-year-old subway rider, was shot on a Bronx platform, the first subway murder of 2026.
Police identified Alberto Frias, a 27-year-old, as the suspect who fled the scene.
In 2026, NYPD data show a 17% rise in major transit crimes, with robbery up 58%.
Residents express fear and call for more police presence, citing mental health issues and homelessness.

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Story summary

Adrian Dawodu, a 41-year-old subway rider, was shot on a Bronx platform, the first subway murder of 2026.
Police identified Alberto Frias, a 27-year-old, as the suspect who fled the scene.
In 2026, NYPD data show a 17% rise in major transit crimes, with robbery up 58%.
Residents express fear and call for more police presence, citing mental health issues and homelessness.