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Brooklyn Subway Violence: Arrest After Fatal Shooting Spike

2/16/2026

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Curtis Signal faces multiple charges after a violent spree on the Brooklyn subway, including pushing a woman onto the tracks and punching two others, including a 17-year-old girl.
He was arrested at a shelter and is being held without bail.
Adrian Dawodu was fatally shot on Bronx subway platform, the first subway murder of 2026.
NYPD data show a 17% rise in major crimes on the transit system this year, heightening commuter concerns.

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Curtis Signal faces multiple charges after a violent spree on the Brooklyn subway, including pushing a woman onto the tracks and punching two others, including a 17-year-old girl.
He was arrested at a shelter and is being held without bail.
Adrian Dawodu was fatally shot on Bronx subway platform, the first subway murder of 2026.
NYPD data show a 17% rise in major crimes on the transit system this year, heightening commuter concerns.