In a harrowing incident on a New York City subway, a 64-year-old man met a tragic end after a violent confrontation with a 25-year-old aggressor, David Mazariegos, who has an alarming record of at least 33 prior arrests.
The shocking assault occurred in downtown Brooklyn when Mazariegos decided to beat the unidentified victim to death simply because he was displeased with the man’s demeanor.
Reports suggest that violence erupted after the victim kindly held the subway doors open for Mazariegos, an act of goodwill that inexplicably ignited his fury. This brutal attack lasted over 10 minutes, during which Mazariegos punched the victim repeatedly and stomped on his head over a dozen times, as detailed by The New York Post.
After the fatal altercation, Mazariegos callously stole the victim’s wallet before fleeing the scene on foot. He was eventually apprehended in Times Square, astonishingly found with a samurai sword—though he did not have it drawn; it was merely attached to his backpack.
WANTED FOR MURDER
This individual is wanted for a murder that occurred today at the Jay Street subway station in Brooklyn. He was last seen boarding a Bronx-bound 2 train.If you see him, immediately call 911.
If you have any info, contact @NYPDTips or call 800-577-TIPS. pic.twitter.com/ENpDmkmYJS— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) October 7, 2025
Emergency services rushed the victim to New York-Presbyterian Hospital Brooklyn Methodist, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
According to The New York Post, the full scope of this tragedy is underscored by Mazariegos’ chilling confession. He reportedly admitted to cops that he savagely attacked the stranger due to an unflattering perception of how the victim “looked at him,” further revealing the disturbing mindset behind such senseless violence.
As Mazariegos faced arraignment on charges stemming from prior incidents, he exited a Manhattan courthouse with a bizarre, partially toothless grin. When inquired about his violent actions, he bizarrely shouted, “Why’d you take my planet?”
Sources indicate he has not only reiterated his culpability in the subway murder but also claimed the initial act of kindness—the victim holding open a subway gate—provoked him into the lethal assault.
