Brooklyn Teen Hailed as Hero for Helping NYPD Capture Man Accused of Setting Woman on Fire in Subway

A 14-year-old teen from Brooklyn was honored after he helped authorities capture a suspect who had set a sleeping woman on fire while aboard the F train.

Kingson Tse, 14, received a City Council citation for aiding the New York Police Department in capturing the suspect, 33-year-old Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, moments after the fatal attack, as reported by the Brooklyn Paper.

A city council citation is a formal recognition issued by a city or town council to praise an individual or group for commendable achievements or dedication to the community. It typically acknowledges contributions that benefit local residents and is often signed or presented by a council chairperson or mayor…

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