A suspect was in custody for setting a homeless person on fire outside Penn Station on March 2, police sources told Straus News. The suspect could be facing attempted murder charges.
A suspect was in custody for setting a homeless person on fire outside Penn Station on March 2, police sources told Straus News. The suspect could be facing attempted murder charges. ( Photo: Keith J. Kelly)

The incident took place outside the 33rd St. entrance to the Amtrak level of Pennsylvania Station. Police sources tell Straus News that a suspect is in custody but his name had yet to be released.

Suspect Nabbed, Charged with Setting Homeless Person on Fire at Penn Station
03 Mar 2026 | 03:35
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A suspect is in custody after setting a 37 year old homeless person on fire outside the Amtrak level of Penn Station, police sources told Straus News.

The suspect could be facing attempted murder charges.

Three people had approached the victim and one of them reportedly set his clothes on fire. All three...

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