1984 New York City subway shooting

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The 1984 New York City subway shooting was a highly publicized incident in which Bernhard Goetz shot four young men on a Manhattan subway train, sparking nationwide debate over crime, self-defense, and vigilantism.

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instanceOf United States self-defense case
criminal case
legal controversy
shooting incident
hasAftermath long-term disability for Darrell Cabey
renewed focus on subway safety
hasCityContext New York City crime wave of the 1980s NERFINISHED
hasCivilCaseOutcome damages awarded to Darrell Cabey
jury found Goetz liable in civil suit
hasCulturalImpact influenced public perception of New York City crime
referenced in discussions of stand-your-ground and self-defense laws
hasDate 1984-12-22
hasDefendant Bernhard Goetz NERFINISHED
hasJuryTrial true
hasLegalCharge assault
attempted murder
illegal possession of a firearm
reckless endangerment
hasLocation Manhattan NERFINISHED
New York City NERFINISHED
New York City Subway NERFINISHED
New York State NERFINISHED
United States NERFINISHED
hasMediaCoverage extensive national media coverage
hasNickname Subway vigilante case NERFINISHED
hasOutcome Bernhard Goetz acquitted of most serious charges
Bernhard Goetz convicted of weapons possession
hasPerpetrator Bernhard Goetz NERFINISHED
hasProsecutorJurisdiction New York County District Attorney NERFINISHED
hasPublicReaction widespread public debate over crime and self-defense
hasSentence Bernhard Goetz sentenced to jail for weapons charge
hasTheme gun control debate
race relations in the United States
self-defense
urban crime
vigilantism
hasVictim Barry Allen NERFINISHED
Darrell Cabey NERFINISHED
James Ramseur NERFINISHED
Troy Canty NERFINISHED
hasVictimCount 4
hasWeapon .38 caliber revolver
handgun
hasYear 1984
occursInVehicle subway train
occursOn December 22, 1984
occursOnLine IRT Lexington Avenue Line NERFINISHED
occursOnTrain Number 2 train NERFINISHED

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Bernhard Goetz notableFor 1984 New York City subway shooting