Suspect in custody for homicide at Jay Street–MetroTech station, police say

Officers discovered a man unconscious and unresponsive around 3:07 p.m. near the Lawrence Avenue and Willoughby Street entrance.

Zoe Cosgrove and Morgan Scott

Oct 8, 2025, 2:45 AM

Updated 1 hr ago

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A man wanted in connection to a homicide at the Jay Street–MetroTech station is now in custody, according to the NYPD.
Officers discovered a man unconscious and unresponsive around 3:07 p.m. near the Lawrence Avenue and Willoughby Street entrance.
Police sources tell News 12 the man was punched and kicked by the assailant.
EMS took the man to New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
News 12 reached out to the MTA, which did not provide a comment.
This is a developing story. Stay with News 12 for updates.