What did John Rote do? Arrest of subway vigilante sparks

On the night of November 7, around 9.15 pm local time, John Rote opened fire at a mugger in front of the 49th Street N, R, W subway station near Times Square.

NYC subway vigilante John Rote returns home after posting bail

New York Daily News front pages for December 2023

NYPD: Man arrested for shooting at attempted robber

Woman threatened by homeless mugger wishes vigilante didn't use gun

NYC Vigilante Arrested After Allegedly Firing Shots in Subway

Gunman nabbed for shooting at would-be robber in Manhattan subway

Vigilante cuffed for firing shots at mugger in Midtown subway

Vigilante cuffed for firing shots at mugger in Midtown subway

Man Charged With Firing Gun in Subway Station to Stop a Mugging