Man Stabbed Two, Killing One, in Self-Defense on 7 Train
61st St & Woodside Ave, Woodside, Queens
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Summary
- Police say a man was acting in self defense yesterday after he woke to group of men stealing his belongings.
Timeline
Four men were arrested. They have been identified as Henry Toapanta, 32, Oswaldo Walter, 29, Jose Valencia, 35, and Philipe Pena, 26. Charges include robbery and assault. The deceased's identity is pending family notification.
According to a local news report, a man was sleeping on a 7 train when a group of men took his bags. Upon waking up, he tried to get his bags back—and that's when he stabbed two of them, killing one of them. Believing the man to have acted in self-defense, the Queens District Attorney's Office has declined to prosecute him.
Police reported that one of the two victims is in critical condition.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 61st St & Woodside Ave.
Four men were arrested. They have been identified as Henry Toapanta, 32, Oswaldo Walter, 29, Jose Valencia, 35, and Philipe Pena, 26. Charges include robbery and assault. The deceased's identity is pending family notification.
According to a local news report, a man was sleeping on a 7 train when a group of men took his bags. Upon waking up, he tried to get his bags back—and that's when he stabbed two of them, killing one of them. Believing the man to have acted in self-defense, the Queens District Attorney's Office has declined to prosecute him.
Police reported that one of the two victims is in critical condition.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 61st St & Woodside Ave.
Four men were arrested. They have been identified as Henry Toapanta, 32, Oswaldo Walter, 29, Jose Valencia, 35, and Philipe Pena, 26. Charges include robbery and assault. The deceased's identity is pending family notification.
According to a local news report, a man was sleeping on a 7 train when a group of men took his bags. Upon waking up, he tried to get his bags back—and that's when he stabbed two of them, killing one of them. Believing the man to have acted in self-defense, the Queens District Attorney's Office has declined to prosecute him.
Police reported that one of the two victims is in critical condition.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 61st St & Woodside Ave.
Four men were arrested. They have been identified as Henry Toapanta, 32, Oswaldo Walter, 29, Jose Valencia, 35, and Philipe Pena, 26. Charges include robbery and assault. The deceased's identity is pending family notification.
According to a local news report, a man was sleeping on a 7 train when a group of men took his bags. Upon waking up, he tried to get his bags back—and that's when he stabbed two of them, killing one of them. Believing the man to have acted in self-defense, the Queens District Attorney's Office has declined to prosecute him.
Police reported that one of the two victims is in critical condition.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 61st St & Woodside Ave.
Four men were arrested. They have been identified as Henry Toapanta, 32, Oswaldo Walter, 29, Jose Valencia, 35, and Philipe Pena, 26. Charges include robbery and assault. The deceased's identity is pending family notification.
According to a local news report, a man was sleeping on a 7 train when a group of men took his bags. Upon waking up, he tried to get his bags back—and that's when he stabbed two of them, killing one of them. Believing the man to have acted in self-defense, the Queens District Attorney's Office has declined to prosecute him.
Police reported that one of the two victims is in critical condition.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 61st St & Woodside Ave.
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Good for him. More people need to show these thugs they will suffer consequences when they F around and find out.
Went out to Rob and lost your life 🫠 happy holidays
Merry Xmas ya filthy animals
People are not taking it anymore. Good for this individual who protected himself from the disgusting scum of the earth. I remember in the 70’s Bernie Getz shot these group of kids trying to Rob him on the trains. It was big news and he made a statement to all the criminals. We need more Bernie Getz, Penny’s out there
Good for him. More people need to show these thugs they will suffer consequences when they F around and find out.
Went out to Rob and lost your life 🫠 happy holidays
Merry Xmas ya filthy animals
People are not taking it anymore. Good for this individual who protected himself from the disgusting scum of the earth. I remember in the 70’s Bernie Getz shot these group of kids trying to Rob him on the trains. It was big news and he made a statement to all the criminals. We need more Bernie Getz, Penny’s out there
Good for him. More people need to show these thugs they will suffer consequences when they F around and find out.
Went out to Rob and lost your life 🫠 happy holidays
Merry Xmas ya filthy animals
People are not taking it anymore. Good for this individual who protected himself from the disgusting scum of the earth. I remember in the 70’s Bernie Getz shot these group of kids trying to Rob him on the trains. It was big news and he made a statement to all the criminals. We need more Bernie Getz, Penny’s out there
Good for him. More people need to show these thugs they will suffer consequences when they F around and find out.
Went out to Rob and lost your life 🫠 happy holidays
Merry Xmas ya filthy animals
People are not taking it anymore. Good for this individual who protected himself from the disgusting scum of the earth. I remember in the 70’s Bernie Getz shot these group of kids trying to Rob him on the trains. It was big news and he made a statement to all the criminals. We need more Bernie Getz, Penny’s out there
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Good for him. More people need to show these thugs they will suffer consequences when they F around and find out.
Went out to Rob and lost your life 🫠 happy holidays
Merry Xmas ya filthy animals
People are not taking it anymore. Good for this individual who protected himself from the disgusting scum of the earth. I remember in the 70’s Bernie Getz shot these group of kids trying to Rob him on the trains. It was big news and he made a statement to all the criminals. We need more Bernie Getz, Penny’s out there