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A man who was armed with a pair of scissors during what New York police described as a chaotic scene was shot and killed by officers on Wednesday.

A man who was armed with a pair of scissors during what New York police described as a chaotic scene was shot and killed by officers on Wednesday.

A man who was armed with a pair of scissors during what New York police described as a chaotic scene was shot and killed by officers on Wednesday.

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New York City plans to intensify a crackdown on subway fare-beating by sending at least 800 police officers specifically to keep watch on turnstiles.

New York City is escalating efforts to combat fare evasion in its subway system by deploying 800 police officers to monitor turnstiles, according to officials.

'Operation Fare Play' will send hundreds of officers into the transit system this week in an effort to combat fare evasion and crime.

In addition to the influx of officers, NYPD officials say they are looking at installing weapon-detection systems in New York Citys subway as part of its push to curb overall...

The NYPD is blitzing the subway system with 800 more cops over the next five days to hunt down fare-beaters as it continues to attack the quality-of-life issue, claiming the move curbs far more violent crimes.

Chell made the statement during a press conference at the 125th Street-Lenox Avenue subway station on March 25 as police brass announced a new, week-long