Brooklyn Vigil Honors Woman Killed in Subway Attack

A vigil in Brooklyn commemorated a woman who was tragically set ablaze and killed on an F train. The victim, still unidentified due to severe burns, was reportedly homeless and sleeping when Sebastian Zapeta, an undocumented Guatemalan immigrant, allegedly set her on fire. Community leaders, including civil rights and religious figures, decried the incident as a systemic failure exacerbated by inadequate housing solutions. Zapeta, caught after police distributed images showing him at the scene, is charged with murder and arson. Authorities are employing dental records to identify the victim, highlighting challenges in supporting vulnerable populations who are often victims of violent crimes. The case has sparked calls for justice and systemic reform to protect the homeless in New York City.