17-year-old NYC murder suspect arrested trying to hop subway turnstile

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NEW YORK, NY – New York City Police Department has announced the arrest of a 17-year-old male subject 14 murder after being caught trying to jump a turnstile at a Brooklyn subway station.

Xavier Lowe, a Bronx resident, was wanted for a deadly September gunpoint robbery-murder in the Bronx.

Police said Lowe was captured after trying to hop a turnstile at the Grant Avenue subway station on Friday around 6:11 p.m. After his arrest, New York City Police Department connected him with the September 24th murder.

He was charged with murder, manslaughter, and robbery.

According to a police spokesperson, he has a rap sheet that includes 13 prior arrests.

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.

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