The suspect involved in the fatal shooting at a Bronx subway station has finally surrendered to authorities after nine days on the run. Alberto Frias, 27, turned himself in at the 44th Precinct station house and is now facing second-degree murder charges for the death of Adrian Dawodu, who was shot in the upper right thigh on the southbound platform of the 170th Street B and D subway station on February 10th.
During his arraignment, Frias was ordered to be held without bail. The incident occurred when Dawodu, described as an “emotionally disturbed person,” was seen pacing back and forth on the platform and got into a physical altercation with Frias. Despite Frias displaying a pistol, Dawodu continued to fight back and was actually winning the physical confrontation. However, the fight escalated down the platform, leading to Dawodu being shot in the thigh and ultimately bleeding to death from a gunshot wound.
After the shooting, Frias fled to his apartment where he changed his clothes and met up with his girlfriend and another relative before ordering a Lyft. In his haste, a shell casing fell out of his clothing and was left behind in his apartment. Frias, who has a history of prior arrests for criminal possession of a weapon, did not have any prior connection to Dawodu.
The increase in violent crimes in the city’s transit system has been a cause for concern, with felony crime on subways and buses rising by 17% compared to the previous year. Major crimes such as murder and rape have seen a significant increase, with robbery up by 58% and assaults up by 9%. This incident serves as a grim reminder of the need for increased safety measures within the city’s public transportation system.
As Frias awaits his next court appearance, the city continues to grapple with the rise in violent incidents on public transportation. The tragic loss of Adrian Dawodu has brought attention to the need for improved security and crime prevention measures to ensure the safety of all commuters.
