# The Goetz Case and America’s Unhealed Scar | New York City News

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Podcast: [New York City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-york-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7435038)
Published: 2026-07-11T13:43:56+00:00
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In 1984, a white man opened fire on four Black teens on a NYC subway, then vanished into a tunnel—only to turn himself in on New Year’s Eve declaring he wanted to “waste them all.” Instead of justice, the DA struggled to indict him, and he walked free on all counts except illegally carrying a gun. The racially charged incident sparked national debate, with reporter Jon Kalish calling the racial tension glaringly obvious—especially in the media’s celebration of the shooter. Forty years later, Kalish still sees it as a wound that never healed, a chilling reminder of how race, perception, and the justice system collide in ways that leave lasting scars. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/665f953fa7264bdf

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