Officers Arrest and Charge Suspect with Murder in Case of Involving Man Pushed on Train Tracks

By Baltimore Witness staff - May 18, 2023
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In reference to the homicide that occurred on April 12, in the Central District, investigators with the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) have arrested 39-year-old Joseph White of Baltimore.

Investigators learned that while at the metro station in the 700 block of East Baltimore Street, Joseph White pushed 28-year-old Christopher Foster onto the subway tracks, causing Foster’s death.

Detectives were able to locate Joseph White at a hotel in South Ozone Park, N.Y., on May 17.

White is currently awaiting extradition back to Baltimore City, where he will be charged with first-degree murder.

On the day of the incident, at approximately 5:38 p.m., homicide detectives responded to the subway station at Port Discovery, located in the 700 block of East Baltimore Street, to investigate an unresponsive male who had fallen onto the subway tracks.

Upon arrival, detectives found Baltimore City medics rendering aid to a 28-year-old male. Medics pronounced the victim deceased at the scene.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was standing near the edge of the platform when an unidentified male pushed him from behind, causing him to fall onto tracks, thus electrocuting him. 

The unidentified male fled the scene to an unknown destination.

Anyone who has additional information about this incident is urged to contact detectives at 410-396-2100.

Those who wish to remain anonymous should utilize the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP. You may also anonymously text a tip by visiting the MCS of Maryland website.