Police Officers Assaulted by Armed Migrants in Bronx Subway, Suspects Released Without Bail

Two migrant suspects, one holding a loaded machine gun, were apprehended for attacking NYPD officers in the Bronx. Abraham Sosa (20) and Christopher Mayren (20) face multiple charges. Mayren, released without bail, and Sosa, released on a $25,000 bond, have no prior arrests. Both are reportedly linked to a Mexican cartel, raising concerns. The incident reflects ongoing issues of migrant-related violence in the city.

Migrants armed with loaded AR-15 attack police

On November 5th, at around 4:30 PM, NYPD officers confronted Abraham Sosa, 20, for trespassing and urinating in an unauthorized area of a Bronx subway station. Despite repeated requests for identification, Sosa refused to comply, leading the officers to attempt an arrest on the northbound platform of the Kingsbridge subway station. However, Sosa resisted arrest, prompting a brief struggle during which Christopher Mayren, 20, interfered. During the altercation, a loaded machine gun was discovered in Sosa's possession, escalating the situation further.

As a result of the incident, Sosa and Mayren were taken into custody, facing serious charges. Sosa was slapped with offenses including criminal possession of a machine gun, criminal possession of a loaded firearm and defaced weapon, resisting arrest, obstruction of governmental administration, trespassing, assaulting a police officer, and 25 counts of criminal possession of a weapon with a bullet. On the other hand, Mayren was charged with obstructing governmental administration, criminal mischief, criminal possession of stolen property, petit larceny, aggravated harassment, and harassment.

Bail and Immigration Status

Mayren was released without bail, while Sosa was held on a $25,000 bond before his release on November 12th. Both suspects reportedly have no prior arrests. Furthermore, it has come to light that they are migrants, with possible ties to a Mexican cartel, raising concerns about their impact on public safety.