MAN STRUCK BY TRAIN, WHEN RUNNING AWAY FROM ROBBER

Officers responded to what was initially reported as a train VS pedestrian fatality at the intersection of Lincoln and Worth Streets, in the Seaport district, Upon further investigation it was determined the adult male victim was fleeing from a suspect who had just robbed him then pulled out a handgun and threatened to shoot him. The victim ran and was struck by a train as he attempted to cross the railway tracks on Lincoln north of Worth Street.

The robber was described as a 25-year-old black male, 6-0’ 150lbs, wearing a black sweatshirt, and armed with a handgun. Detectives responded to the area for the investigation.

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