Outrage Erupts as NYPD Officers Walk Past Woman on Fire in Subway
The New York City Police Department is under fire after a shocking video surfaced showing officers walking past a woman engulfed in flames inside the subway. The horrifying incident occurred on the F train at Stillwell Avenue in Coney Island, leaving many questioning the inaction of law enforcement and bystanders.
The footage, which quickly went viral, shows the woman leaning against the door frame as flames consume her head and waist, with pieces of her burning clothing falling to the ground. Despite the horrifying scene, no one appeared to intervene.
Former NYPD Commissioner Bernard B. Kerik expressed his outrage, stating: “No one even attempted to help this woman. They watched like cowards.”
Social media users were equally appalled. One X user slammed the NYPD, writing: “They will shoot you down for the $2 train fare if you jump the turnstile, but will walk past a woman who is literally on fire.” Another added: “F* everyone who just stood by. I hate that we have no sense of responsibility towards each other.”**
The video captures a Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) police officer casually walking past the burning woman, only glancing back at the horrifying scene. Moments later, another officer walks by and appears incredulous, raising his hands but taking no action.
In a disturbing twist, the only person to approach the woman was her alleged attacker, Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, 33, who reportedly fanned the flames with a shirt, worsening her injuries.
The incident has sparked widespread calls for accountability from the NYPD and a reevaluation of emergency response protocols in public spaces.
