May 1, 2025
New York City was shaken last Friday by a tragic incident that unfolded within the bustling Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall/Chambers Street subway station in Lower Manhattan. The NYPD has now announced an arrest in connection with the deadly stabbing of 38-year-old John Sheldon.

Arrest Made in Fatal Subway Stabbing

Authorities have apprehended 46-year-old Luis Jose-Duarte in connection with the crime. He is now facing charges of first-degree manslaughter in the death of John Sheldon.

Details of the Lower Manhattan Subway Stabbing

The incident reportedly began on a southbound No. 5 train. According to police reports, a dispute arose between Sheldon and Jose-Duarte, allegedly stemming from one individual stepping on another's sneakers.

Eyewitness accounts suggest that the situation escalated quickly. Witnesses reported that the victim, Sheldon, was behaving aggressively towards Jose-Duarte and allegedly used an anti-gay slur.

Deadly Confrontation on the Subway Platform

Amidst the escalating tension, the suspect, Jose-Duarte, allegedly brandished a knife and stabbed Sheldon in the torso while still aboard the train.

Despite the initial stabbing, the confrontation continued onto the platform at the Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall station. Sheldon reportedly followed Jose-Duarte after exiting the train, at which point he was stabbed a second time.

Charges Filed in Subway Homicide

Following the investigation, the NYPD has charged Luis Jose-Duarte with first-degree manslaughter in connection with the death of John Sheldon.

This tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the potential for violence within public spaces and the devastating consequences that can arise from seemingly minor disputes. The investigation is likely ongoing, and further details may emerge as the legal process unfolds.

Luis Jose-Duarte is pictured in police custody (Barry Williams/ New York Daily News)