Overview

• Nile Taylor, 49, allegedly set a cup of liquid on fire and threw it at a 23-year-old man.
• The victim shielded his fiancée and cousin, suffering burns on approximately 30% of his body.
• Taylor was quickly apprehended after police tracked a stolen cellphone to his location.
• Authorities linked Taylor to a similar arson attack on a subway platform in February.
• The incident has heightened concerns about safety in New York City's subway system.