Police ID 3 people in connection to deadly subway confrontation

BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — Police on Sunday identified three people wanted in connection to a deadly confrontation on a D train at the 182nd–183rd Streets subway station in the Bronx on Friday.

Police said they are searching for Justin Herde, 24, Betty Cotto, 38 and Alfredo Trinidad, 42, related to the death of 45-year-old William Alvarez.

Alvarez suffered a wound to his torso. Police said the result was either a gunshot or a stabbing.

Detectives said the deadly attack started when one of the three suspects sat down very close next to the victim. Words were exchanged, followed by a physical fight, first one-on-one and then all three suspects attacked before one of them either fatally stabbed or shot the victim, police said.

NYPD Assistant Chief Jerry O’Sullivan said the medical examiner’s office will determine the exact cause of death.

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