BART Police arrest suspect in connection with death at Powell Street Station

A quick reaction by BART Police last night resulted in the arrest of a suspect believed responsible for pushing a woman into a Millbrae-bound train at Powell Street Station. BART PD arrested 49-year-old Trevor Belmont (also known as Hoak Taing) who is a transient. At approximately 11:06pm Monday night, the 74-year-old victim was pushed by the suspect as a train approached. The victim hit her head on the train and fell on the platform. She was transported to San Francisco General Hospital and later died. This is the first homicide on the BART system this year.

BART PD arrested Belmont on the platform of Powell Street Station shortly after the incident. The suspect will be booked into San Francisco County Jail.

This is an active investigation. BART PD is interviewing witnesses and processing evidence. The investigation includes the review of surveillance video. Investigators are still working to determine a motive for this incident.