December 7, 20 marks the 20th anniversary of colin fergusons shooting rampage on a long island rail road commuter train due to arrive the merillon avenue station in garden city. So far the investigation has found tiny, hidden cameras attached to a total of seven machines at four lirr stations. Dec 08, 1993 the gunfire erupted as the train neared the merillon avenue station in garden city shortly after 6 p. Although the crash is currently under investigation, officials were able to shed more clarity on the crash, which occurred just after 9 p. Saturday marks 20th anniversary of lirr massacre new hyde. The incident, known as the long island railroad massacre, resulted in six people killed and 19 injured. I was one of the very fortunate individuals, because after the shooting i really had something to focus on, and that was her. A special remembrance ceremony is taking place this morning at the merillon avenue station in garden city. Dec 06, 20 the baby is in her second year of college, combatti proclaimed in a telephone interview from her home a block from the merillon avenue station in garden city, where fergusons carnage ended. On heels of yesterdays mall shooting schumer renews call. Long island rail road shooter colin ferguson, who killed six people and wounded 19 more on a train two decades. Everyone will remember merillon avenue as the last stop for the 5. Lirr derailment hospitalizes 29 passengers new york post.
Garden city, ny residents reflect on a shooting rampage that left six commuters dead and 19 injured after mass murderer colin ferguson opened fire on a train heading for the merillon avenue station. A cable documentary on the murder trial of colin ferguson. Be forewarned though that the homeowners can get nasty if they see you parking there solely for the train station. The baby is in her second year of college, combatti proclaimed in a telephone interview from her home a block from the merillon avenue station in garden city, where fergusons carnage ended. The gunfire erupted as the train neared the merillon avenue station in. On heels of yesterdays mall shooting schumer renews call on. A spokeswoman, susan mcgowan, said the engineer became aware of the shooting when the train was about 85 feet from the merillon avenue station and a passenger started pounding on his door. Fergusons shooting rampage killed six and injured more than a dozen others. On december 7, 1993, ferguson purchased a ticket for the 5. This train stopped at the jamaica station in queens. Garden city, ny residents reflect on a shooting rampage that left six commuters dead and 19 injured after mass murderer colin ferguson opened fire on a. Dec 09, 1993 a spokeswoman, susan mcgowan, said the engineer became aware of the shooting when the train was about 85 feet from the merillon avenue station and a passenger started pounding on his door. Lisa combatti, a deutsche bank vice president, continues to take the lirr as part of.
Giugliano has physically recovered from the shooting. During the next three minutes, ferguson killed six people and injured another 19. The first three cars where most of the injuries occurred derailed, officials said. Colin ferguson trial 1994 long island railroad shooting. Coronavirus updates were running essential service. Dec 07, 20 before columbine, virginia tech, aurora and newtown, there was the long island rail road. Merillon avenue station in garden city was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1958. Dec 02, 20 for the 20th anniversary, theyre gathering for dinner at eleanor rigbys, a restaurant two blocks away from the merillon avenue station. Mta press release lirr mta police warn lirr customers. Taken the friday before christmas and is featuring the evening rush hour on the long island rail road.
Documentary marks 20th anniversary of lirr massacre. If you do not see a direct route from your location, try clicking a trips origin station to search for a connecting transfer. See 48 photos and 8 tips from 1888 visitors to lirr merillon ave station. Long island rail road massacre, 20 years later abc7 new york. Ap image though other massacres have far superseded it in terms of casualties, there. On december 7, 1993, colin ferguson purchased a ticket for the 5.
On december 7, 1993, a long island rail road train pulled into the merillon avenue station in garden city, new york, when passenger colin. When the train finally stopped at the merillon avenue station, about two minutes after the man had begun shooting, the doors did not open immediately, and passengers banged on them hysterically, yelling at a conductor at the far end of the car. Colin ferguson and the long island railroad massacre thoughtco. On his lap were his gun and 160 rounds of ammunition. Wife of victim reflects on lirr massacre 25 years after.
On december 7, 1993, a long island rail road train pulled into the merillon avenue station in garden city, new york, united states, when passenger colin ferguson pulled out a 9 mm pistol and started firing at other passengers. Nov 24, 2012 i used to park on madison avenue and walk down corbin avenue. He killed six and wounded nineteen before being stopped by three of the passengers. But shooting enthusiasts say in the short run the result will be the opposite bob jamieson abc news manchester, new hampshire. It is located at nassau boulevard and merillon avenue in garden city park, new york. Twenty years after colin ferguson wounded 19 and killed six with a 9mm handgun on a long island rail road train near the merillon avenue station on dec. Train car from lirr massacre still in service newsday. Dec 07, 20 wreaths were laid at the merillon avenue lirr station in garden city to remember the victims of a 1993 massacre. After three garden city men subdued ferguson, the train stopped at the merillon avenue lirr station around the corners from the courthouse where schumer and the families gathered today. Colin ferguson murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers. Long island rail road massacre, 20 years later abc houston.
The sandy hook shooting took place during the second week of december 2012 on the 14th. On december 7, 1993, as a long island rail road train pulled into the merillon avenue station in garden city, new york, a passenger, identified as colin ferguson, pulled out his gun and started firing at other passengers. A special remembrance ceremony is taking place this morning at the merillon avenue station in garden city to mark the 20year anniversary of the long island. He murdered six people and wounded nineteen others before being stopped by other passengers. Ferguson boarded the third car of the eastbound long island rail road lirr commuter train from penn station to hicksville, along with more than 80 other. Bayside and great neck on the port washington branch, merillon avenue on the huntingtonport jefferson branch, and greenvale on the oyster bay branch. Dec 07, 20 remembering the long island rail road massacre. Wreaths were laid at the merillon avenue lirr station in garden city to remember the victims of a 1993 massacre. Madison is the closest street without a twohour parking restriction.
The man accused of opening fire on a long island rail road. Colin ferguson and the long island railroad massacre. He boarded the third car of the eastbound long island rail road lirr commuter train from penn station to hicksville, along with more than 80. He boarded the third car of the eastbound long island rail road lirr commuter train from penn station to hicksville, along with more than 80 other passengers. The merillon avenue station pictured in 2011 is the site of the 1993 shooting. Wife of victim reflects on lirr massacre 25 years after carnage. Saturday marks 20th anniversary of lirr massacre new. Survivors are preparing to observe the 20th anniversary of when a deranged gunman. Mta pd detectives and lirr personnel are checking tvms at all lirr stations. By the time passengers tackled colin ferguson, his onslaught had left six people dead and 19 wounded. For the 20th anniversary, theyre gathering for dinner at eleanor rigbys, a restaurant two blocks away from the merillon avenue station.
Ap image though other massacres have far superseded it. Merillon avenue train schedule long island railroad. Agents are available to assist customers daily from 6 am until 10 pm. During the 1993 summer excursion season the lirr presented a dinner theater. As the train approached the merillon avenue station, ferguson stood up and. Before columbine, virginia tech, aurora and newtown, there was the long island rail road. The long island rail road or lirr often referred to as the lidoubler is a commuter rail system serving the length of long island, new york. Remembering the long island railway massacre law officer. Remembering the long island rail road massacre nbc new york. I used to park on madison avenue and walk down corbin avenue. Carolyn mccarthy for his documentary on the lirr shooting. The lirr is also a class ii railroad, as one of two railways providing freight service along long island. Merillon avenue long island railroad main line the.
Merillon avenue, garden city, long island, new york. It is the busiest commuter railroad in the united states, and the oldest railroad still operating under its original name. Saturday marks 20th anniversary of lirr massacre garden. Remembering the long island rail road massacre news. As the train approached the merillon avenue station, ferguson waited for the black passengers to depart before he drew the gun, dropped several cartridges on the ground, stood up and opened fire at random. Ferguson boarded the third car of the eastbound long island rail road lirr commuter train from penn station to hicksville, along with more than 80 other passengers ferguson. On december 7, 1993, a long island railroad train pulled into the merillon avenue station in. Merillon avenue long island railroad main line the subwaynut. The station is wheelchair accessible with two side platforms and a crossunder at nassau boulevard. Sophia hallwcbs 880 victims honored on 20th anniversary of lirr massacre.
As the train approached the merillon avenue station, ferguson drew the gun. The gunfire erupted as the train neared the merillon avenue station in garden city shortly after 6 p. As part of the lirr expansion project, merillon avenue station will receive station enhancements developed after extensive consultation with the community. To speak with an lirr employee, say the word representative when the prompts begin. On december 7, 1993, a long island rail road train pulled into the merillon avenue station in. Most trains that stop are locals on the port jefferson branch from huntington but some peak hour. A long island rail road train pulls into the merillon avenue station in mineola, n. Contact the lirrs customer service center by calling 511 or 718217lirr 7182175477.
People are treated on the merillon avenue lirr station platform after colin. Victims honored on 20th anniversary of lirr massacre cbs. On december 7, 1993, as a long island rail road train pulled into the merillon avenue station in garden city, new york, colin ferguson born january 14, 1958 pulled out his gun and started firing at passengers. The long island rail road train car in which colin ferguson killed six. Oct 09, 2016 although the crash is currently under investigation, officials were able to shed more clarity on the crash, which occurred just after 9 p. Victims reflect 2 decades since 1993 lirr massacre newsday. Dec 22, 2012 taken the friday before christmas and is featuring the evening rush hour on the long island rail road. The station services the main line and port jefferson branch and serves nearly 1,882 daily customers.
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