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Hiram Carrero Charged in Horrific Subway Arson Attack
A man has been charged with setting fire to a train with a victim inside, leaving the person with severe injuries. Hiram Carrero, 18, was presented before U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger on December 1, 2025, after being arrested in connection with the incident.
According to the allegations, on December 1, 2025, at approximately 3:03 a.m., Carrero entered a northbound train at the 34th Street – Penn Station subway stop. He picked up a piece of paper from the subway car, lit it on fire near where the victim was sleeping, and jumped out of the car just as the doors were closing.
Video from inside the train car shows that as the train traveled north towards the 42nd Street – Times Square subway stop, the fire flared up, engulfing the victim’s legs and a portion of the train car in flames. When the train arrived at 42nd Street – Times Square, the victim emerged, burning from the train.
The victim was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. Law enforcement partners on the platform responded to the victim immediately and extinguished the fire.
Carrero is charged with arson resulting in injury to another person, which carries a mandatory minimum sentence of prison time. The case highlights the importance of public safety and the need for swift action in cases of violence.
The New York City subway is a critical part of the city’s infrastructure, with millions of people relying on it every day. The alleged attack has sent shockwaves through the community, and authorities have vowed to take all necessary steps to ensure public safety.
Carrero’s current status is not available at this time.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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