Murders in New York City's subway have surged 60% this year, reaching the highest levels in decades, despite an overall drop in crime on the rails.
"It's not a safe environment to be waiting for the train,” said a victim's widow, highlighting the perception of danger in the subway amid rising murders.
The latest subway death occurred when a gunman shot Freddie Weston near a ticket booth, raising concerns about the lack of surveillance in stations.
Despite the uptick in murders, overall subway crime has decreased nearly 6%, indicating mixed trends in passenger safety as highlighted by NYPD.
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