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Migrant Arrested for Pushing Two Men Onto Upper East Side Subway Tracks in New York City

An undocumented migrant was arrested on Tuesday, March 10, in New York, for allegedly pushing two individuals onto subway tracks. One of the reported victims was an 83-year-old Air Force veteran.
The accused, 34-year-old Bairon Hernandez, is a migrant from Honduras who entered the U.S. in 2008, according to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) documents. He was deported four times prior to the assault, with the latest deportation being in 2020. However, he managed to return to U.S. each time.

The two individuals shoved onto the tracks by Hernandez were Richard Williams and John Rodriguez. The incident occurred at Lexington-63rd Street station on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.

DHS documents also reveal that the Honduran native is a repeat offender who has at least 15 criminal charges against his name. His previous charges include domestic violence, aggravated assault, possession of a weapon, drug possession, assault and obstruction of police.




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1:02 PM · Mar 12, 2026

​Williams, who is an Air Force veteran, was found unresponsive and is currently fighting for his life following the attack. Rodriguez suffered minor injuries and is in a stable condition. Williams’ daughter, Debbie, told The New York Post that she wants Hernandez to face serious consequences for his actions.

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“Now I’m pissed, now I’m upset. How did he get back here? I want him to go to the Venezuela prison, the worst place he could go to. I want him to suffer for the rest of his life. Prison justice would be appropriate,” Debbie said.
DHS has urged local New York authorities not to release Hernandez from their custody because of his problematic immigration status. DHS Deputy Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis said, “We are praying for the victims and their families.”




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Not a single Democrat is holding up a sign, marching in the streets, rioting, or showing outrage for 83 year old Air Force veteran Richard Williams, who was pushed onto the subway tracks FOR NO REASON by an ILLEGAL ALIEN from Honduras. Richard is now fighting for his life and is Show more



10:15 AM · Mar 11, 2026

Bis issued an official statement on Thursday, March 12, calling Hernandez a “serial criminal.” She said, “Bairon Posada-Hernandez is a serial criminal and a four-time deported illegal alien from Honduras who should never have been able to walk our streets and harm innocent Americans.”

According to a complaint lodged by Manhattan prosecutors, Hernandez has been charged with first-degree assault and first-degree attempted assault. However, he pleaded not guilty and denied involvement in the incident.
The incident follows New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani‘s signing of an executive order that reduces Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities in the city. Mamdani said in a statement, “We will make it clear once again ICE will not be able to enter New York City property without a judicial warrant.”
Governor Kathy Hochul presented new anti-ICE proposals earlier this year. One proposal dismisses the existing agreements between local and federal law enforcement authorities.
The Trump administration strongly condemned the decisions of both Mamdani and Hochul and raised questions over alleged sheltering of undocumented immigrants from federal agents.

Migrant arrested for pushing two men onto Upper East Side subway tracks in New York City

Four-Time Deported Criminal Illegal Alien with 15 Prior Charges Arrested After Shoving 83-Year-Old Veteran and Another Bystander onto New York City Subway Tracks

Release Date: March 12, 2026

DHS Calls Upon Sanctuary New York to Honor Detainer Against Career Criminal Illegal Alien

WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has requested New York authorities not release Bairon Posada-Herandez, a four-time deported illegal alien from Honduras with a lengthy criminal history who was arrested after allegedly shoving two men onto the New York City subway tracks on Sunday, March 8. One of the victims, a 30-year-old man, reportedly is in stable condition while the other, an 83-year-old Air Force veteran, remains in critical condition.
“Bairon Posada-Herandez is a serial criminal, and four-time deported illegal alien from Honduras who should never have been able to walk our streets and harm innocent Americans,” said Deputy Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis. “We are praying for the victims and their families. DHS is calling upon New York sanctuary politicians to commit to this ICE detainer and not release this heinous criminal back into New York communities.”
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Bairon Alexander Posada-Hernandez

Posada-Hernandez was arrested for attempted murder on March 10, 2026. That same day, ICE placed a detainer on the Honduran national.
Posada-Hernandez first entered the country on January 2, 2008, and has been deported four different times, most recently in 2020. He entered illegally a fifth time at an unknown date and location.
The suspect has a lengthy criminal history, including 15 prior charges such as simple assault, domestic violence, obstruction of police, possession of a weapon, drug possession, and aggravated assault.
In February, DHS condemned New York City’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani for signing an Executive Order turning New York City into a shield for violent criminal illegal aliens to reoffend and create more innocent victims.
Mamdani’s action came just one week after Governor Kathy Hochul’s legislative proposal to bar local police departments from partnering and cooperating with ICE law enforcement.
In February, there were more than 7,110 aliens in custody across the state of New York with an active detainer. The crimes of these aliens include 148 homicides, 717 assaults, 134 burglaries, 106 robberies, 235 dangerous drugs offenses, 152 weapons offenses, and 260 sexual predatory offenses.
Some of these illegal aliens that were in the custody of a New York jurisdiction at this time with an active detainer included:

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Randolfo Diaz Cabrera, a criminal illegal alien from the Dominican Republic convicted of sexual assault and failure to register as a sex offender.

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Juan Morocho Sumba, a criminal illegal alien from Ecuador convicted of rape – strongarm, assault.

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Jian Hua Lin, a criminal illegal alien from China convicted of kidnap minor for ransom.

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Dovid Kohn, a criminal illegal alien from Israel convicted of sexual assault and sex offense against a child – fondling.

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Amritpal Singh, a criminal illegal alien from India convicted of homicide.
DHS continues to call on New York state and local authorities to honor all ICE detainers.

Four-Time Deported Criminal Illegal Alien with 15 Prior Charges Arrested After Shoving 83-Year-Old Veteran and Another Bystander onto New York City Subway Tracks | Homeland Security

Suspect charged with pushing 2 men onto subway tracks in country illegally from Honduras
By Eyewitness News

Thursday, March 12, 2026 8:36PM

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The suspect has been in the United States illegally.

UPPER EAST SIDE, Manhattan (WABC) -- The man charged with pushing two men onto subway tracks on the Upper East Side, leaving one man brain dead, was in the country illegally.
Bairon Hernandez, 34, originally from Honduras, has a prior conviction in New Jersey for entering the country illegally, and a conviction in Texas for re-entering illegally.
Hernandez first entered the country on January 2, 2008, and has been deported four different times, most recently in 2020, according to the Department of Homeland Security, .
(Video in media player above is from a previous report)
Hernandez allegedly pushed the two people onto the subway tracks just minutes apart at a station on the Upper East Side over the weekend.

He was arrested in Brooklyn at a shelter after police say they received a tip.
Hernandez was charged with attempted murder, attempted assault, assault and reckless endangerment. Those charges could be upgraded.
One of his victims, an 83-year-old man, underwent surgery for brain bleed.
Following the surgery, the victim "did not have any brain activity, meaning that he is brain dead."
The incident happened Sunday around 11:30 a.m. at the Lexington Avenue-63rd Street station.

A 30-year-old man was standing on the southbound F/Q platform when he was suddenly pushed from behind and fell onto the tracks.
The same suspect then approached the 83-year-old man from behind and pushed him onto the tracks.
Both victims were taken to the hospital. The 30-year-old was said to be stable.
The 83-year-old victim's family told Eyewitness News that he is an Air Force veteran and that he and his wife have been married for 55 years. He has three daughters and two granddaughters.
On Monday, the younger victim, John Rodriguez, spoke exclusively with Eyewitness News and said he was caught by surprise and pushed out of nowhere.

Rodriguez, of Queens, said he was on his way to work when he says the man shoved him -- completely unprovoked.
"I panicked, I started asking for help, not only for me but for the other man that was pushed," he said.
Rodriguez started recording as a good Samaritan tried to help him. That's when police say the other victim was pushed.
As for Rodriguez, he is recovering from an injured shoulder and neck. He said he has also developed a fever.
He said that as for returning to the subway, it will be touch-and-go.

"I get panic attacks just thinking about getting on the subway," he said.
The NYPD said so far this year, there have been nine subway pushes, which is up compared to three this time last year.

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Subway push victim films from tracks as bystander fends off attacker who left 83-year-old fighting for life

By Anthony Blair

Published March 11, 2026
Updated March 11, 2026, 10:55 a.m. ET

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Victim takes jarring video after being shoved into subway tracks by migrant

Chilling cellphone footage taken by a victim of a random subway shove shows the moment a migrant who allegedly shoved him and an 83-year-old man calmly walk away after the unprovoked violence.
Video obtained by The Post shows Honduran national Bairon Hernandez, 34, strolling along the platform after allegedly pushing an 83-year-old man and a second younger man onto the tracks at a station on the Upper East Side around noon Sunday.
A bystander is seen confronting Hernandez before going over to the tracks to try to help the two passengers on the tracks at the Lexington Avenue-63rd Street station.

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Subway shove suspect Bairon Hernandez seen on the platform in a red hood in a video filmed by one of the victims. Obtained by NYPost

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A bystander quickly confronted Hernandez after he allegedly pushed two people onto the tracks in Manhattan. Obtained by NYPost

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A bystander checking the condition of the two victims. Obtained by NYPost

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Hernandez didn’t interact with either of the victims before the attacks.Obtained by NYPostHernandez was arrested at about 5 a.m. Tuesday at a Brooklyn homeless shelter and charged with attempted murder, attempted assault, assault and reckless endangerment.
Grandfather and Air Force veteran Richard Williams, the older of the two victims, is still fighting for his life at New York-Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell.
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“My father, Richard, is on a respirator in the ICU in the hospital. That’s all we are going to say,” one of Williams’ daughters told The Post on Tuesday.
Hernandez reportedly didn’t say a word throughout and hadn’t interacted with his victims before the incident.

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Detectives remove Bairon Hernandez, 34, from the 19th Precinct at 153 E. 67th St. in Manhattan after he was arrested for pushing two people onto the subway tracks on Sunday. William Miller

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Hernandez was charged with attempted murder, attempted assault, assault and reckless endangerment. DCPI

The younger victim helped Williams off the tracks and fellow straphangers got the pair back onto the platform before a train came.
Williams was waiting on the downtown platform for the F and Q trains when police say Hernandez suddenly shoved him and the second man onto the tracks.
He recently celebrated his 55th wedding anniversary and had remained active in his retirement after a career making bulletproof equipment, a family member told the New York Daily News.


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Richard Williams, 83, was one of the two subway shoving victim.Obtained by NYPost

It comes after the NYPD revealed transit crime spiked nearly 20% in February as cold weather policies prevented cops from booting rule-breaking passengers from the subway.
More than 190 offenses were reported on the network last month, an 18.5% jump from February 2025, NYPD data show.

“The increase coincided with record cold temperatures and snow in February, when ridership patterns shifted and the department paused ejections from the transit system for violations of the rules during the extreme weather,” the NYPD said in a statement.

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Four-time deported Honduran arrested after allegedly shoving elderly Air Force vet onto NYC subway tracks

March 12, 2026
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A four-time deported illegal immigrant from Honduras with 15 prior criminal charges shoved two victims onto the tracks at a New York City subway station this week, including an 83-year-old Air Force veteran who remains in critical condition, according to reports.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) indicated Wednesday evening that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged a detainer against Honduran national Bairon Posada-Herandez, 34, after he was arrested for allegedly shoving two men – unprovoked – onto the train tracks inside the NYC subway system. The older male, 83-year-old Air Force veteran and grandfather Richard Williams, is reportedly still fighting for his life at a New York City hospital.
Posada-Hernandez first entered the country in 2008, and was subsequently deported four separate times, the last time being in July 2020, before reentering later for a fifth time at an unknown location and date, Fox News Digital has learned.
At the time of the subway incident this week, Posada-Hernandez had a lengthy criminal history as well, including at least 15 prior charges for crimes such as aggravated assault, domestic violence, possession of a weapon, obstruction of police, simple assault and drug possession.
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An image of the NYC subway is pictured next to mugshot of four-time deported criminal illegal alien, Bairon Posada-Herandez, who pushed two innocent bystanders onto the NYC subway tracks this week. (Getty Images/Department of Homeland Security)

“Bairon Posada-Herandez is a serial criminal, and four-time deported illegal alien from Honduras who should never have been able to walk our streets and harm innocent Americans,” said DHS Deputy Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis. “We are praying for the victims and their families. DHS is calling upon New York sanctuary politicians to commit to this ICE detainer and not release this heinous criminal back into New York communities.”
Fox News Digital reached out to the New York City Department of Correction, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office, and the New York Police Department (NYPD) to inquire about whether there were plans to honor ICE’s detainer against Posada-Hernandez. The Department of Corrections responded, but did not directly answer any of Fox News Digital’s questions, instead pointing Fox News Digital to the publicly available information located on its “Person in Custody Lookup” database.
Questions about Posada-Hernandez’s charges and future court dates were also left unanswered.
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According to NYC’s custody database, reviewed by Fox News Digital, Posada-Hernandez was given a $100,000 bail following his arrest on Wednesday for First Degree Assault, a Class B Felony. However, other public reports have indicated that he was charged with attempted murder.


ICE agent and NYC skyline (Left: Christopher Dilts/Bloomberg via Getty Images; Right: Photo by Gary Hershorn/Getty Images)

Cell-phone footage from the younger male victim involved in the Wednesday incident surfaced following the subway attack this week, which showed Posada-Hernandez walking calmly away after allegedly pushing him.
A passerby could be seen in the video trying to help the younger victim after he was first pushed. Then, Posada-Hernandez proceeded to spontaneously shove the older Williams onto the tracks as well. The younger victim suffered minor injuries, but Williams is reportedly in critical condition in the hospital.
While it is unclear when Posada-Herandez returned to the United States after his fourth deportation in July 2020, what is known is that, under President Joe Biden, 5% of the entire population of Honduras entered the United States, according to the Department of Homeland Security.



New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press conference on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, in New York City. (Yuki Iwamura/AP)

In February, DHS condemned New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for signing an Executive Order “turning New York City into a shield for violent criminal illegal aliens to reoffend and create more innocent victims,” which also came not long after New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s legislative proposal barring local police departments from cooperating with ICE.
As of February, there were more than 7,110 illegal aliens in New York custody with an active ICE detainer, per DHS.
This includes 148 criminal illegal aliens accused of homicide, 717 accused of assault, 134 accused of burglaries, 240 accused of burglaries or robberies, 235 accused of dangerous drug offenses, 152 accused of weapons offenses, and 260 accused sexual predators, according to DHS.

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Man accused of pushing 2 victims onto subway tracks in unprovoked assault

by: Anthony DiLorenzo

Posted: Mar 10, 2026 / 08:43 PM EDT
Updated: Mar 10, 2026 / 10:25 PM EDT

NEW YORK (PIX11) — Family members are speaking out after two men were pushed onto subway tracks in Manhattan in what police say was an unprovoked attack that left one victim critically injured.
Police say 34-year-old Bairon Hernandez was taken into custody Tuesday and charged with attempted murder in connection with the incident at the 63rd Street and Lexington Avenue subway station on Sunday.
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Hernandez, a homeless man originally from Honduras, denied when questioned by PIX11’s Anthony DiLorenzo, to pushing the victims onto the tracks.
Video from the scene shows the first victim, identified as John Rodriguez, on the tracks shortly after the incident. Footage appears to show the suspect, wearing a red hooded sweatshirt, pacing on the platform moments after.

Investigators say a second victim, 83-year-old Richard Williams, was also pushed onto the tracks shortly afterward.
“He wasn’t in his right mind to do what he did, and I think it’s great that they arrested him because that way he won’t hurt anyone else,” Claudia Peña said.

Rodriguez’s mother said he helped save the elderly man before a train arrived. Claudia Peña said her 31-year-old son didn’t hesitate to help.
“What he did was go to the man and try to lift him up to get him onto the platform so they could help him because the man was in really bad shape,” Peña said.
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The 31-year-old returned to the hospital on Tuesday, still shaken by the ordeal, Peña said. “He’s still traumatized by the incident with the other man. He was so worried,” she said.
Williams, an Air Force veteran, remains hospitalized and is on a ventilator, according to his daughter.

“He sustained significant head injuries. He’s on a respirator right now. He’s not awake. He’s not responding,” Debbie Williams said. “We’re praying for a miracle.”
Williams said her father, a Roosevelt Island resident, had been running errands in Manhattan when the attack occurred.
“[Hernandez] had to use significant force because my father’s not stupid enough to stand in front of the [yellow] line,” she said, adding that she believes the suspect “should get the death penalty.”
Capital punishment is not legal in New York state court. Police sources say Hernandez has no prior arrest history in New York.

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Federal officials said on Thursday that Bairon Hernandez, an illegal Honduran migrant accused of shoving two Manhattan subway riders onto the tracks, was a “serial criminal” who had been deported four times before the alleged attack.The Department of Homeland Security said Hernandez’s rap sheet included at least 15 arrests for various charges, including aggravated assault, possession of a weapon, and domestic violence. Federal officials said he also faced previous charges of simple assault, drug possession, and obstruction of police, New York Post reported.

Hernandez was arrested and charged on Tuesday with attempted murder, attempted assault, and reckless endangerment, two days after he allegedly pushed 83-year-old Air Force veteran Richard Williams and Jhon Pena, 30, onto the roadbed at the Lexington-63rd Street station on the Upper East Side.

DHS said Hernandez, 34, first entered the US in January 2008 and had been deported four times, but kept coming back in illegally. DHS said his most recent deportation was in 2020 during the first Trump administration, and it was unclear when he re-entered the country.The revelations sparked outrage from one of the victims on Thursday.“Now I’m pissed, now I’m upset,” said Debbie Williams, the daughter of the veteran who is clinging to life after the attack.

“How the f–k did he get back here?” Debbie Williams told The Post.“I want him to go to the Venezuela prison, the worst place he could go to,” she added. “I want him to suffer for the rest of his life. Prison justice would be appropriate.
”Pena suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Hernandez is facing charges of first-degree assault and first-degree attempted assault, according to a criminal complaint by Manhattan prosecutors.
DHS Deputy Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis called the suspect a “serial criminal” who should “never have been able to walk our streets and harm innocent Americans.”

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JUST IN: Four-Time Deported Illegal Alien Shoves Veteran Onto Subway Tracks

By Mackenzie Web
March 12, 2026 Updated: March 12, 2026 News


A troubling incident in New York City highlights deep concerns about crime and immigration enforcement. Bairon Posada-Hernandez, a 34-year-old Honduran national with a serious criminal history, is accused of violently pushing two victims onto subway tracks, including an 83-year-old Air Force veteran who is now in critical condition. This case raises questions about public safety and the effectiveness of current immigration laws.
Posada-Hernandez is not a newcomer to the justice system. He has faced at least 15 criminal charges over the years, including aggravated assault and domestic violence. Despite four deportations since he first entered the U.S. in 2008, he re-entered the country illegally for a fifth time and resumed a life of crime. “Bairon Posada-Hernandez is a serial criminal… who should never have been able to walk our streets and harm innocent Americans,” said Lauren Bis, Deputy Assistant Secretary at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This statement underscores the sentiment that repeat offenders should not escape the consequences of their actions.

The incident has drawn attention to the ongoing tension between local and federal immigration policies. The ICE detainer against Posada-Hernandez signals that authorities are seeking to take him into custody, but uncertainties remain. Questions raised with the New York City Department of Corrections and the Manhattan District Attorney’s office about honoring this detainer went unanswered, hinting at a broader conflict between city policies and federal immigration enforcement. These unanswered inquiries reflect a worrying trend where sanctuary policies may shield individuals like Posada-Hernandez from the law.
Eyewitness accounts and video footage from the subway station paint a harrowing picture. As Posada-Hernandez allegedly shoved victims onto the tracks, one passerby attempted to help the younger man. This act of kindness ran parallel to a reality where certain criminals feel emboldened to act without fear of repercussions. The juxtaposition of such bravery against escalating violence prompts serious discussions about community safety.

Moreover, this event serves as a stark reminder of the implications of lax immigration controls. Under the current administration, more than 5% of Honduras’s total population has entered the U.S., straining local resources and raising fears over public safety. The DHS report detailing criminal illegal aliens in New York, including over 7,100 individuals with active ICE detainers, only intensifies this discourse. It is alarming to see large numbers of illegal immigrants with serious criminal allegations occupying the streets, potentially endangering innocent lives.
The stakes are raised even higher when considering the implications for public trust in authorities tasked with ensuring safety. As local policies appear to prioritize sanctuary for illegal immigrants, critics argue that they fail to protect law-abiding citizens. The call from DHS for New York politicians to uphold immigration laws is emblematic of a growing frustration among many who believe that government should prioritize the welfare of its citizens.

This case is not just about one individual; it reflects a broader narrative about immigration, law enforcement, and community safety. The current situation poses critical questions about how society balances compassion for immigrants with the need for public security. As citizens await the outcomes of the charges against Posada-Hernandez, they are left to grapple with the implications of policies that may inadvertently endanger lives. With each incident, the urgency for clear and decisive action becomes increasingly apparent.

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