Honduran National Faces Murder Charges Following Fatal Subway Shoving Of 83 Year Old Roosevelt Island Resident

A 34 year old man faces murder charges after 83 year old Richard Williams died from a subway track shove. Suspect has been deported four times.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 30, 2026, 9:17 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Gothamist

Legal Proceedings Begin For Suspect In Subway Fatality

A 34 year old man is set to appear in court today to answer for a series of violent incidents within the New York City transit system. Bairon Hernandez faces a top charge of murder following the death of an elderly commuter on the Upper East Side. The case has drawn significant attention to safety protocols within the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) network, as prosecutors prepare to present evidence regarding the fatal encounter that occurred earlier this month.

The Targeted Assault At Lexington Avenue Station

The charges stem from a morning attack on March 8, 2026, when 83 year old Richard Williams was pushed onto the tracks. According to law enforcement officials, Williams, a resident of Roosevelt Island, fought for his life for over a week before passing away from his injuries. Investigators have characterized the shove as an entirely unprovoked act of violence, noting that the victim was simply waiting for his train when the confrontation occurred.

Secondary Attack And Subsequent Police Apprehension

In addition to the fatal shove, Hernandez is accused of targeting a 30 year old man at the same station during the same timeframe. While the younger victim was transported to a local hospital and remains in stable condition, the dual nature of the assaults led to an intensive two day manhunt. Police eventually tracked Hernandez to his residence in Sunset Park, where he was taken into custody without further incident.