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Mayor Mamdani Promises Falzone Probe After Subway Shooting
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Story summary
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani held a press conference on October 27, 2026, addressing subway violence.
- A masked gunman shot 26-year-old Darrel Rodriguez on a Saturday noon subway ride.
- Police have not captured the shooter, who remains at large after a two-day manhunt.
- Transit violent felonies through August were 27% higher than 2019 and 34% higher than 2018.
- Mayor Mamdani promised a Falzone investigation but has not yet explained the lapse.