Bronx Duo Arrested with AR-15 in Subway Melee Released, Sparking Outrage
Two men, including a migrant armed with a loaded AR-15 and a suspected cartel associate, are back on the streets following their arrest after an altercation with NYPD officers at a Bronx subway station.
Abraham Sosa, 20, who resides above a Bronx day care center, was arrested on November 5 after police found him urinating in a subway tunnel while carrying the assault rifle in his backpack. Sosa faced multiple charges, including assault, gun possession, resisting arrest, and trespassing.
His companion, 21-year-old Christopher Mayren, joined the confrontation, reportedly injuring two officers during the scuffle, according to the criminal complaint.
Despite the serious allegations, both men are no longer in custody. Sosa was released on a $25,000 bond after spending a week at Rikers Island, and Mayren was let go without bail. Both are scheduled to appear in court on December 9.
Sources revealed that a tattoo on Mayren’s arm allegedly connects him to a violent Mexican drug cartel, raising additional concerns.
A Bronx detective expressed frustration over the release, saying, “This is crazy. You have a member of a Mexican cartel running around with no regard for our laws. And Sosa, carrying a loaded rifle, lives above a day care center. These are dangerous situations for everyone.”
The incident began at the Kingsbridge Road B and D subway station when officers noticed Sosa in a restricted area. After questioning him, Sosa allegedly resisted arrest, claiming, “I hurt my ankle. Let me show you my ankle.” When police attempted to handcuff him, Sosa reportedly became violent, and Mayren intervened, escalating the confrontation and injuring the officers.
Police Benevolent Association President Patrick Hendry criticized the criminal justice system for allowing the men’s release, stating, “Police officers are doing our part to remove dangerous gang members from the streets and subways, but we’re getting hurt in the process. Meanwhile, the system is failing to keep them off the streets. New Yorkers need to demand better.”
The arrests have reignited concerns over public safety in New York City, particularly on its subways, and the broader implications of lenient bail and pretrial policies.
