Felix Rojas arrested in connection with NYC subway sxl asslt and death of Jorge Gonzalez

Felix Rojas arrested in connection with NYC subway sxl asslt and death of Jorge Gonzalez

Felix Rojas, 44, was charged with rape in the first degree following the death of a subway rider in Lower Manhattan. Police reported that Rojas sexually assaulted Jorge Gonzale, 37, who was found unconscious on a southbound R train near the Whitehall Street–South Ferry station in the early hours of April 9. Surveillance footage showed Gonzalez passed out after smoking a cigarette. Authorities believe Gonzalez may have died from cirrhosis due to alcoholism, as suggested by his estranged wife. Police are also seeking a woman who allegedly stole property from Gonzalez on the same train. Rojas, a Brooklyn resident with no prior arrests, was apprehended on Sunday evening and is pending arraignment. Investigations are ongoing.