NEW YORK (AP) — Air Force officials in New Jersey have identified an airman from Texas who was struck and killed by a subway in New York City.

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey says 25-year-old Airman 1st Class Montiel Alleyne was from San Antonio. He was assigned as an aerial port apprentice to the 621st Contingency Response Squadron.

The NYPD says he was in a rail tunnel when he was struck and killed by a subway early Sunday morning. Criminal activity is not suspected.

His commander says he will be greatly missed.

 

 

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