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The man was being sought in connection with three homicides this summer and had an active bench warrant, according to officials.

Four people were struck in the subway shooting, including a bystander who was hit in the head and an officer.

The suspect, Derell Mickles, could face charges of attempted assault of a police officer and two counts of fare evasion.

Authorities say the violent encounter took less than three minutes to unfold.

Calls for police to release video footage of the chaotic incident had grown all week.

Mayor Eric Adams has vowed to fight the charges.

The allegations date from as far back as the 1960s to recent years.

It’s part of a larger effort by New York City police around the Jewish High Holy Days.

Police first claimed a knife was recovered Sunday but reversed course Monday, saying they were searching for a man seen taking the weapon from the scene.

Chauncey Parker is replacing Phil Banks, who resigned last week after FBI agents raided his home.