The 33-year-old victim, who was on her way to work at the time, is in critical condition with major head injuries.
NEW YORK - An intense search is underway for the man who police say pushed a woman in front of a subway train Wednesday in Manhattan. Investigators say the suspect, 39-year-old Sabir Jones, is known to police and has a prior arrest.Meanwhile, the 33-year-old victim is in critical condition with major head injuries. Police said she was on her way to work when she was shoved into the train around noon at the Fifth Avenue and 53rd Street station in Midtown.
'The mayor has put police in the subway, but you still have emotionally disturbed people roaming the subway system,' said Charlton D'Souza, with Passengers United. 'Problem is you need more highly trained psychologist and social workers down here helping these poor souls and taking them to a hospital to get the treatment they need.
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