Chelsea Subway Tragedy: Suspect Released From Psychiatric Hold Hours Before Fatal Shove
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32-year-old Rhamell Burke was charged with murder after allegedly shoving a 76-year-old man, Ross Falzone, down the Chelsea subway stairs; Falzone died from his injuries at Bellevue Hospital. Burke had been released from Bellevue’s psychiatric hold hours earlier after a police encounter and evaluation. He has prior arrests, and detectives say the attack was unprovoked. Mayor Mamdani ordered an investigation into Bellevue’s handling and discharge protocols as authorities review the case."
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