A man was critically injured after being shot aboard a northbound E train at the Seventh Avenue and 53rd Street subway station in Manhattan, New York City, on Saturday, October 17, 2026, according to the New York Police Department (NYPD). Emergency medical services took the victim to a hospital, where he was in critical condition.
The shooting was reported at around 12:21 p.m. after a 911 call, according to FOX 5 New York. Police have not released the man's name or age. Authorities have also not confirmed what led to the gunfire or publicly identified a suspect in the reports available so far. The investigation is ongoing.
34-year-old man shot at 53rd Street subway station
The New York Post reported that the victim was 34 years old and had been shot in the chest. According to the newspaper, two male suspects fired shots from inside the northbound E train towards the platform.
The man received CPR on the platform before being taken to Bellevue Hospital in cardiac arrest, the New York Post reported, citing police sources. FOX 5 New York also confirmed that the victim was in critical condition.
{{/usCountry}}The man received CPR on the platform before being taken to Bellevue Hospital in cardiac arrest, the New York Post reported, citing police sources. FOX 5 New York also confirmed that the victim was in critical condition.
{{/usCountry}}Police have not released the victim’s identity. Authorities have also not confirmed whether anyone has been arrested or provided a description of the suspected shooters. The reason for the shooting has not been established.
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E, C and D subway trains face service changes
The shooting also affected subway services in Manhattan. According to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), uptown E trains were running via the F line between West Fourth Street and Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Avenue. Uptown C and D trains were bypassing the Seventh Avenue station.
The changes affected passengers travelling through the area following the shooting. The available reports did not confirm when normal service would resume.
Police are continuing to investigate the incident. Further details about the suspects, the events leading up to the shooting and the victim’s condition have not been confirmed in the latest reports reviewed.