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Five Bullets

The Story of Bernie Goetz, New York's Explosive '80s, and the Subway Vigilante Trial That Divided the Nation

Book • 2024

Elliot Williams

In 'Five Bullets', Elliot Williams examines the infamous case of Bernie Goetz, who shot four teenagers on a New York subway in 1984.

The book delves into the racial tensions and societal divides of the era, highlighting figures like Al Sharpton and Rudy Giuliani.

Drawing on archives and interviews, Williams presents a vivid tale that illuminates American divides.

Mentioned by

Anderson Cooper

Elliot Williams

Mentioned in 7 episodes

Mentioned by

Preet Bharara

as

Elliot Williams

' new book about Bernie Goetz, New York's explosive 80s, and the subway vigilante trial.

ICE, Bernie Goetz, and Lessons for Today (with Elliot Williams)

Mentioned by

Jonah Goldberg

when introducing

Elliot Williams

and his new book about the Bernie Goetz case.

Bernie Goetz and Bygone New York | Interview: Elliot Williams

Mentioned by

Sarah Longwell

as

Elliot Williams

' new book, released last week.

S2 Ep143: Secret ICE Memo Says They Can Enter Homes Without Warrants (w/ Elliot Williams)

Mentioned by Mike Pesca as the title of

Elliot Williams

' book about Bernie Goetz.

Elliot Williams: "We'll get the girls from Annie to even things out"

Mentioned by

Jonah Goldberg

, promoting

Elliot Williams

' upcoming book about Bernie Goetz and the subway vigilante trial.

The Wings Are Eating the Center | Interview: Elliot Williams

Mentioned by

Anderson Cooper

who describes it as a fascinating new book reexamining the 1984 shooting by Bernie Goetz.

Trump Links Greenland Threats To His Nobel Peace Prize Snub

Mentioned as the new book by

Elliot Williams

about the Bernie Goetz case.

Elliot Williams On New York City, Race, And The ‘Subway Vigilante’

Gilbert Cruz

mentions it as another book coming out about the Bernie Getz shooting, approaching it from a legal perspective.

The Books We're Excited About in Early 2026

Mentioned by

Andrew Keen

as a history book about the same subject as Heather Ann Thompson's book.

The 1984 NYC Subway Vigilante: Self Defense or Racial Rage?

Mentioned by

Jake Tapper

as the new book by Elliot Williams, telling the story of Bernard Goetz.

Source: 5-Year-Old & His Father Held In Texas ICE Facility

Mentioned by

Rob Blewey

as the new book written by

Elliot Williams

about the story of Bernie Goetz.

‘Five Bullets:’ CNN Legal Analyst Explains the Subway Vigilante Case That Split New York

Mentioned by

Isaac Saul

as the topic of his upcoming interview with the author,

Elliot Williams

.

Suspension of the rules. - Isaac, Ari and Kmele chat about law enforcement encounters, Kanye West and then Isaac interviews Elliot Williams about his new book Five Bullets.

Mentioned by

Andrew Keen

as Elliot Williams's new book about the story of Bernie Goetz and the subway vigilante trial.

Fear and Fury: From Bernie Goetz to Kyle Rittenhouse

Mentioned by

Jennifer Welch

as the new book by CNN analyst

Elliot Williams

.

Ex-ICE Insider Exposes Cruel Practices, It's Even Worse Than You Imagined

Mentioned by

Jeff Bennett

as a new book that explores a 1980s New York subway shooting.

January 23, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode

Mentioned by

Will Kavak

, about the story of Bernie Goetz and crime in 1980s New York.

Kevin Warsh tapped for Fed chair.

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