Washington Heights Musician Fatally Stabbed in Subway Station

Suspect Diego Figueroa-Hepner held without bail; previous disputes with victim revealed

Johnny Medina, a 40-year-old musician, was fatally stabbed at the 175th Street subway station.
Diego Figueroa-Hepner, 24, charged with murder and weapons possession, allegedly ambushed Medina.
Court documents reveal Figueroa-Hepner had no prior criminal record but was denied bail due to flight risk.
Witnesses and family members indicate a history of social media disputes between the two men.
The incident is part of a troubling rise in subway violence across New York City.