Richard Hernandez : “Subway Vaping Fatal Stabbing Arrest”

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A Queens Man Charged in Four-Year-Old Murder Case

Luis Hernandez, a 36-year-old man from Maspeth, Queens, has been indicted on charges of fatally stabbing a man during a gang fight in Astoria four years ago. The shocking incident took place at 36-30 31st Street in Astoria, where Hernandez and two others were assaulted by a group of at least three men.

The Arrest

The suspect was recently apprehended when an officer caught him vaping inside the 59th Street subway station in Brooklyn. This seemingly minor offense led to a major breakthrough in the unsolved murder case from 2020. Upon running a routine records check following Hernandez’s arrest, authorities discovered his alleged involvement in the fatal stabbing.

The Charges

Hernandez now faces serious charges, including murder in the second degree, gang assault in the first degree, two counts of attempted murder in the second degree, two counts of attempted gang assault in the first degree, and assault in the second degree. If convicted, he could be sentenced to up to 75 years to life in prison.

The Investigation

According to prosecutors, the victim, Richard Hernandez, 21, was tragically stabbed to death in front of 36-30 31st Street in Astoria. The attackers, armed with a machete and two switchblade-style knives, viciously assaulted Hernandez and his friends, resulting in the young man’s untimely demise.

Seeking Justice

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz vowed to pursue justice for the victim, stating, “His killers may think they got away with murder, but we will use every tool at our disposal to bring them to justice, no matter how much time has passed.” While Luis Hernandez has been identified as a suspect in the case, the search continues for the other individuals involved in the fatal stabbing.

Stay tuned for more updates as the case unfolds and justice is served in this long-awaited resolution of a heinous crime that shook the community of Astoria.

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