Arrest Made in Fatal NYC Subway Stabbing of Aspiring Designer
Victim Rudolph 'Rudy' Dunning (Obtained by IBEX News)
(IBEXNews) - A 42-year-old ex-con has been busted for knifing to death an aspiring designer who let him into a Bronx subway station, authorities said Monday.
Ramziddin Trowell is charged with murder, assault and weapon possession for the early Saturday attack on Rudolph Dunning 25, inside the Morrison Ave.-Soundview station.
Trowell was also charged with attempted murder, for allegedly stabbing and wounding Dunning’s 28-year-old cousin.
Dunning, who lived in East New York and celebrated his birthday last week, rarely even took the subway, usually using Uber or a skateboard to get around, his devastated family said.
But police say he propped open the emergency gate for Trowell, who was asking to be let in, about 4:30 a.m. Saturday.
Moments later, police said, Dunning and his cousin got into an argument with Trowell as they walked towards the Manhattan-bound 6 train platform.
That’s when Trowell attacked, police said, stabbing Dunning in the chest and Dunning’s cousin in the chest, back and hand.
Dunning was rushed to St. Barnabas Hospital but could not be saved. The cousin was taken to Jacobi Medical Center in stable condition.
Family members described Rudy as a “baby penny,” referring to his age and knack for dressing sharp. They said he worked night shifts from 4 p.m. to 7 a.m. and spent most of his free time at home designing clothing and making music.
The suspect, arrested after police released surveillance images of him, has nine prior arrests and has served two prison stints, one for attempted assault and one for weapon possession, according to records.
