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Honduran Migrant Arrested for Shoving Air Force Vet, Other Man onto NYC Subway Tracks
The disturbing attack left the 83-year-old veteran with life-threatening injuries.
Published on Mar. 11, 2026
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A 34-year-old Honduran migrant named Bairon Hernandez has been arrested and charged with attempted murder, assault, and reckless endangerment after allegedly shoving two strangers, including an 83-year-old U.S. Air Force veteran, onto the subway tracks at a Manhattan station. The elderly victim suffered severe head trauma and brain bleeding and remains hospitalized in critical condition, while a 31-year-old man was also pushed onto the tracks but was able to climb back up with the help of bystanders.
Why it matters
This incident has once again raised concerns about public safety and the rise in violent crimes within New York City's subway system, which has seen an increase in such attacks in recent years. The vulnerability of elderly and other riders has become a growing issue of concern for city officials and transit authorities.
The details
According to police, the suspect approached the two victims separately from behind at the Lexington Avenue–63rd Street subway station on Manhattan's Upper East Side and shoved them onto the tracks before calmly walking away. Witnesses and bystanders rushed to help the men climb back onto the platform before a train entered the station. Authorities later identified the suspect as Bairon Hernandez, a 34-year-old Honduran migrant, who was taken into custody at a Brooklyn homeless shelter after a tip was received.
- The incident reportedly took place on Sunday at the Lexington Avenue–63rd Street subway station.
- Hernandez was arrested on Tuesday at a Brooklyn homeless shelter.
The players
Bairon Hernandez
A 34-year-old Honduran migrant who was arrested and charged with attempted murder, assault, and reckless endangerment for allegedly shoving two strangers onto the subway tracks.
83-year-old U.S. Air Force veteran
One of the victims who was shoved onto the subway tracks, sustaining severe head trauma and brain bleeding and remains hospitalized in critical condition.
31-year-old man
The second victim who was also shoved onto the subway tracks but was able to climb back up with the help of bystanders.
What’s next
The judge will decide on Thursday whether to grant Bairon Hernandez bail.
The takeaway
This disturbing attack highlights the ongoing challenges of maintaining safety and security in New York City's public transit system, particularly for vulnerable riders like the elderly. It underscores the need for continued vigilance, improved security measures, and comprehensive solutions to address the root causes of such violent incidents.
