A man was fatally shot in a Midtown Manhattan subway station on Saturday afternoon following a dispute, authorities said. The shooting occurred inside the 7th Avenue station at 53rd Street, a busy stop serving the B, D, and E trains, shortly after noon.

According to police, the victim, a man in his 30s whose identity has not been released, became involved in an argument with another male on the northbound platform. The disagreement escalated, reportedly moving from the platform onto a train and then back again. At some point during the encounter, the second man drew a firearm and shot the victim once in the chest before fleeing northbound on 7th Avenue.

Emergency responders performed CPR at the scene before transporting the victim to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Officers have not yet made any arrests in connection with the shooting.

Surveillance footage showed the suspect wearing a red tracksuit, a black puffer vest, and a face covering consistent with a balaclava or mask. Police officials have described the individual as armed and dangerous and are actively searching for him.

Witnesses at the scene described hearing two gunshots in quick succession, causing panic among commuters. Mauricio Marroquin, who was on the platform at the time, said the victim appeared to be dressed for work. Other bystanders provided immediate assistance, including chest compressions, until emergency personnel arrived.

The incident marks the seventh homicide within the New York City transit system so far this year. Transit-related murders have increased by 75 percent compared with the same period last year, which saw four such cases. However, overall major crimes in the transit system through early October have risen only slightly, with 1,697 reported offenses year-to-date—27 more than in 2025. While felony assaults and thefts have contributed to this rise, this year remains one of the safest in the past 15 years outside the pandemic period. Police have also noted a record number of 51 gun arrests within the system so far this year.

Officials from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) reiterated their commitment to combating violence within the subway system. MTA Chief Security Officer Michael Kemper emphasized the agency’s support for legal efforts to prohibit firearms in the transit network and pledged coordination with law enforcement to hold perpetrators accountable.

The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to search for the suspect and seek additional information regarding the circumstances that led to the shooting.