Suspect charged with murder, arson in death of woman set on fire in NYC subway train

Category: Crime

A man named Sebastian Zapeta-Calil was arrested for allegedly setting a woman on fire in a New York City subway, leading to her death. Surveillance footage captured the incident, and he was apprehended hours later while still on the subway. Zapeta-Calil, a Guatemalan citizen, faces multiple charges including murder and arson. The incident has raised concerns about subway safety and crime rates, despite an overall decline in major felonies this year.

Keywords: New York City, subway incident, murder

Source: NBC New York

Update At: 12/24/2024

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