Teen Charged with Setting Homeless Man on Fire in Subway

A teenager in New York City, Hiram Carrero, 18, faces federal arson charges for allegedly setting a sleeping homeless man on fire aboard a subway train. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. on December 1, 2025, when Carrero approached the victim and ignited his legs before fleeing the train. The victim exited at Times Square, still on fire, and was later hospitalized in critical condition. Carrero was initially arrested on state charges, including attempted murder, before appearing in federal court.

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