The New York Police Department (NYPD) is investigating a tragic incident involving two teenage girls who were found dead at the Marcy Avenue subway station in Brooklyn. The incident, which occurred early Saturday morning (October 4), is suspected to be related to subway surfing, a dangerous activity where individuals ride on the outside of moving subway trains.
Upon responding to a 911 call around 3:10 a.m., officers discovered the two girls unconscious and unresponsive. Despite attempts by first responders to revive them, both were pronounced dead at the scene. The identities and ages of the victims have not been released, pending family notification, according to ABC7NY.
This incident highlights the growing concern over subway surfing in New York City. The NYPD reported an increase in subway surfing deaths, with three fatalities in 2024 and three more earlier this year before this weekend’s tragedy. New York City Transit President Demetrius Crichlow expressed his condolences, stating, “It’s heartbreaking that two young girls are gone because they somehow thought riding outside a subway train was an acceptable game.” He emphasized the need for parents, teachers, and friends to educate young people about the dangers of this activity, which he described as “suicide” rather than surfing…