Mexico City subway shooter charged with double homicide

Mexico subway shooter charged with double homicide

MEXICO CITY — A gunman who opened fire in a crowded Mexico City subway station faces double homicide charges.

Police say Luis Felipe Hernandez was jailed Sunday on the charges after psychological exams determined he is fit to stand trial. After Friday evening’s shooting, officials had said Hernandez, 38, appeared to be mentally unstable.

Hernandez was writing an anti-government statement on a wall at the packed Balderas station when a police officer confronted him. He fatally shot the officer and then continued firing as people got on and off a train during rush hour. One commuter was killed and eight others were injured.