Subway surfer, 15, killed in brooklyn
Train crossing Williamsburg Bridge. Photo by Jannis Werner

Subway surfer, 15, killed in Brooklyn

NEW YORK, NY – A 15-year-old subway surfer was struck and killed early Monday evening while riding the J train over the Williamsburg Bridge into Brooklyn.

Around 6:45pm, the incident occurred as the train entered Brooklyn after crossing the Brooklyn Bridge. The teen was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detectives with the NYPD’s 90th Precinct are investigating. No details have been released.

The victim was not identified by police.

Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the CrimeStoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/ or on Twitter @NYPDTips.

Adam Devine

Adam covers New York City and regional news for Shore News Network. He is currently attending college and freelances about crime in New York City and regional news.