A man has been charged with attempted murder in an attack at a Pasadena subway station last week in which a woman was punched and her head slammed into the station’s platform before she was dragged over a freeway divider and into lanes, authorities said.
Juan Pablo Flores, 33, was arrested Wednesday around 5:45 a.m., shortly after brutal, unprovoked attack occurred at the Allen Metro station, the LA district attorney’s office said Monday. The victim was thrown onto the train tracks and ended up in the carpool lane on the adjacent 210 Freeway. She was taken to hospital and was reported to be in stable condition on Thursday.
Flores is charged with attempted murder and mayhem and is being held in lieu of $2 million bail. He faces life in prison if convicted.
“Our thoughts go out to the victim and her loved ones as she begins her journey to recovery following this horrific attack,” said Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. George Gascón. “No one should have to endure such brutality, and everyone deserves to go about their day without fear for their safety. We will not tolerate violence on our transit system and will continue to hold those responsible fully accountable for their actions.”
Flores is scheduled to appear for arraignment in Pasadena on Tuesday.