A Baltimore man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the shocking and tragic killing of 28-year-old Christopher Foster, who was fatally pushed onto subway tracks and electrocuted.
Joseph White, 41, received the maximum sentence for second-degree murder, Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan J. Bates announced on Thursday. “This horrific and shocking act demands the absolute severest consequences,” Bates stated in a press release. “The defendant pushed the victim not once, but twice, ensuring that he tragically fell to his death.”
Deadly Push at Shot Tower Subway Station
The fatal incident occurred on April 12, 2023, at the Shot Tower subway station in Baltimore. Homicide detectives arrived at 729 E. Baltimore Street to find Foster lifeless on the tracks. Authorities determined that he had been standing near the edge of the platform when he was forcefully shoved from behind, making contact with the electrified third rail.
Before an arrest was made, Foster’s grieving mother, Carole Fields, expressed her devastation and outrage. “I was so angry that someone played God with my son’s life,” she told WBFF. “I want to see that person be caught and be accountable for his actions.”
Captured After a Multi-State Manhunt
Investigators identified White as the assailant after reviewing video footage showing him pushing Foster twice. Prosecutors said the footage provided indisputable evidence of White’s actions.
A month later, law enforcement tracked White to a hotel in New York City, where he was taken into custody. During his trial, White claimed there was an argument before the fatal push, stating, “I don’t remember a second push. I’m feeling so much panic and fear [that] I reacted.”
Justice Served, but Grief Remains
Foster’s family and the Baltimore community continue to mourn his tragic and senseless death. This case serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of unchecked violence and highlights the need for increased safety measures in public transit spaces.
As White begins his decades-long prison sentence, Foster’s loved ones hold on to the hope that justice will bring them some measure of peace.