A devastating attack on a New York City subway train has left a woman dead and the community reeling. Investigators are working tirelessly to identify the victim, using video surveillance, fingerprint technology, and DNA evidence.

According to Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, prosecutors have charged 33-year-old Sebastian Zapeta-Calil with first-degree murder for the Sunday morning attack ¹.

The incident occurred on December 22, when Zapeta-Calil allegedly set the woman on fire inside a subway train on Coney Island. The footage of the attack shows a police officer walking by the woman as she was in flames, sparking public outrage and shock. However, Joseph Gulotta, the department’s chief of transit, and DA Gonzalez have defended the officer’s actions.

Gonzalez stated, “We’re working on trying to go back and trace when she entered the subway system… The goal is to determine if there is a clear shot of her face.” He also praised the officer’s response, saying, “We believe that the officer, considering all the circumstances, all the smoke and flames that were in the train car at that time, did the most that he could do” ¹.

The investigation is ongoing, with authorities reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses. The victim’s identity remains unknown, and the community is urged to come forward with any information that may aid in the investigation.

As the city grapples with the aftermath of this horrific incident, officials are facing tough questions about subway safety and police response.

The incident has sparked widespread outrage and calls for justice, with many demanding answers about how such a heinous crime could occur in a public place.