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Man killed after jumping in front of NYC subway train, police say

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Dean Balsamini
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Jan 21, 2023

A man was killed when he jumped in front of a subway train in the Bronx, authorities said. 

The unidentified man was seen springing into the path of the southbound train as it entered the White Plains Road/Pelham Parkway station just before 10:15 a.m. Saturday, cops said. 

He was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police. 

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The unidentified man was seen springing into the path of the southbound train as it entered the White Plains Road/Pelham Parkway station, cops said.
The unidentified man was seen springing into the path of the southbound train as it entered the White Plains Road/Pelham Parkway station, cops said.Tomas E. Gaston
A worker from medical examiner's office picks up the victim's sneaker for evidence and analysis.
A worker from medical examiner’s office picks up the victim’s sneaker for evidence and analysis.Tomas E.Gaston
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The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene.Tomas E. Gaston
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