A horrific incident occurred on a Brooklyn subway train, where a woman was tragically burned to death. Sebastian Zapeta, a 33-year-old Guatemalan migrant, has been arrested and charged with the crime. According to eyewitnesses and NYPD reports, Zapeta approached the victim, who was seated on the train, and used a lighter to set her clothing on fire, which quickly engulfed her in flames ¹.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation from NYC officials, including Mayor Eric Adams, who described the attack as “senseless killing” ¹. Elon Musk also expressed his frustration on social media, writing “Enough is enough” ¹.
Zapeta’s arrest was made possible through public assistance, after his photo and description were released and three high school students recognized him and alerted authorities ¹. The incident has raised concerns about public safety, immigration, and subway security in New York City.
Incident Details:
Suspect: Sebastian Zapeta, 33, Guatemalan migrant
Incident Location: Stillwell Avenue Subway station, Brooklyn
Time of Incident: 7:30 a.m., Sunday
Arrest Location: On a moving subway train
The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and authorities are still investigating Zapeta’s actions and mental state ¹. Officials are urging stricter surveillance on the subway system, increased patrols, and stronger enforcement of immigration laws to prevent future incidents ¹.
