Man punched to death in Penn Station attack; suspect arrested
Suspect arrested after man dies in Penn Station attack
A suspect has been arrested after a 55-year-old man was punched on a subway platform, leading to his death.
NEW YORK CITY - A suspect has been arrested after a 55-year-old man was punched on a Manhattan subway platform, leading to his death.
What we know:
The NYPD says the victim was punched after bumping into another man on a subway platform at Penn Station just before 7 p.m. Saturday.
He was found on an A and E train platform, and rushed to a local hospital, where he later died.
The suspect, identified as 21-year-old Nasir Tate from New Jersey, was arrested in connection with the deadly attack. He is now facing an assault charge.
What we don't know:
The identity of the victim has yet to be released.
The Source: Information from this article was provided by the NYPD.