A man in Northern California was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly forcing another man to lie on train tracks in an attempt to have an oncoming train strike him, as reported by the Marysville Police Department. During the incident, officers responded to an open 9-1-1 call where a man could be heard pleading for his life and were directed to the scene near J Street and 11th Street in Marysville at around 9:30 a.m, as reported by The Sacramento Bee.
Upon their arrival, the suspect, later identified as Kyle Ross McCray, approached the officers and engaged in conversation. It was during this interaction that the victim called out for help, leading the officers to his aid. McCray, 35, was taken into custody and, according to FOX40, he later confessed his intentions to a detective.
The victim had been forced at knifepoint to lie on the tracks, "with the intent of a train running over him," as reported by authorities. McCray is now facing multiple charges including brandishing a weapon, kidnapping, false imprisonment, and attempted murder, as per FOX40.
He was held in lieu of a $1 million bail at Yuba County Jail and pleaded not guilty to his charges Wednesday in Yuba Superior Court, according to The Sacramento Bee. The Marysville Police Department's swift response ensured that no harm came to the victim.
