The New York Police Department is actively searching for a suspect wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of 26-year-old Darrel Rodriguez. Rodriguez, a security guard who was working in Manhattan at the time of the incident, was shot in the chest on Saturday afternoon, October 17, 2026, at the 53rd Street/7th Avenue subway station in Midtown. The attack occurred on a crowded platform where Rodriguez allegedly had a dispute with the assailant. Following the shooting, the suspect fled the scene and has not yet been apprehended. Authorities have released images of the suspected killer, describing him as wearing a red hoodie and a black face mask. The NYPD is urging the public to come forward with any information that could help locate the individual responsible for the killing. Rodriguez’s family has been left devastated by the loss. His twin brother, Derick Rodriguez, who resides in Waco, Texas, shared heartbreaking details about the tragedy, describing the grief as a void in his heart. Derick learned of his brother’s death after failing to receive a text message from Darrel on Sunday morning and subsequently contacting police and family members. The incident has sparked an intense manhunt by law enforcement officials, who are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses to identify the masked gunman. As the investigation continues, the community mourns the loss of Rodriguez, who is survived by his twin brother Derick and another brother, Gabriel. Police emphasize that the suspect remains at large and encourage anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to contact the NYPD immediately.