A 64-year-old Catholic usher was fatally attacked in a Brooklyn subway station; police arrested a 25-year-old suspect with a prior record.

Nicola Tanzi, a 64-year-old devout Catholic and longtime usher at St. Dominic’s Parish in Brooklyn, was fatally attacked on October 7, 2025, in the Jay Street-MetroTech subway station. Police arrested 25-year-old David Mazariegos, who has a prior criminal record, using photos and descriptions shared via mobile devices. Tanzi, known for his kindness and faith, served as an usher for over a decade and was remembered by parish leaders as a selfless man who lived by Christian values, including forgiveness. Religious figures and community members mourn his death, emphasizing his legacy of compassion, while U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy criticized New York state leadership over the suspect’s history.