Subway Passengers Take Action Against Attacker in Brooklyn Incident
A group of commuters in New York City intervened decisively when a man assaulted a woman on a subway platform, as captured in a dramatic video that has gained traction online.
On Sunday morning, riders at a Brooklyn subway station reacted swiftly after hearing a young woman scream for help. She was reportedly being held from behind by a man identified by authorities as 42-year-old Fredrick Marshall, who was dressed in white with a baseball cap and sunglasses.
The 20-year-old victim yelled, “Stop, stop, help,” prompting nearby witnesses to encircle the assailant and demand his release of the woman. Despite initially breaking free, the woman was soon targeted again by Marshall, who attempted to chase her, but was thwarted by a passerby who tripped him.
Once on the ground, Marshall faced a barrage of kicks from several bystanders while another individual seemingly struck him repeatedly with a stick. The woman, visibly shaken, fled the scene, appearing to have lost one of her shoes during the ordeal.
Authorities reported that she suffered minor injuries, including shoulder pain, and was treated at the scene shortly after the incident occurred at 9 a.m. at the Norwood Avenue subway station. Police noted that Marshall was equipped with a knife and a blackjack at the time.
Marshall has since been charged with two counts of criminal weapon possession, along with third-degree assault and second-degree harassment. The viral video of the altercation has attracted nearly 7 million views within three days, with many commenters commending the actions of the onlookers.
One viewer’s remark garnered significant attention, stating, “This is how our men are supposed to respond,” receiving over 170,000 likes. No prior criminal history for Marshall in New York City has been reported by authorities.
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