NYPD Seeks Suspects in Multiple Subway Assaults Over Holiday Weekend
Three separate incidents of physical attacks on New York City subways occurred over the recent holiday weekend, leaving at least one victim with minor injuries and prompting authorities to launch a search for suspects.
According to police officials, an incident took place early Sunday morning at the 36th Street station in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, when a 35-year-old man was shoved onto the tracks by another individual. The attacker fled without disclosing their identity. The victim sustained minor injuries and received treatment at NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn.
On Monday, an assault occurred at the Seneca Avenue station in Ridgewood, Queens, where a 16-year-old boy was attacked after engaging in an argument with another male. The assailant slashed him in the back of his head and fled the scene, prompting authorities to launch an investigation into the incident.
The third attack happened on Sunday evening at the 74th Street-Broadway station in Jackson Heights, Queens. A man approached a 46-year-old MTA employee and demanded to know if they knew each other, before punching him in the face. The victim sustained injuries to his face and nose but received treatment at Elmhurst Hospital and was reported to be in stable condition.
Following these incidents, the NYPD is seeking information from the public regarding possible identities of the suspects. Authorities are urging anyone with details about these events or those who may have witnessed them to contact Crime Stoppers Hotline (1-800-577-TIPS) or submit tips through their website.
Three separate incidents of physical attacks on New York City subways occurred over the recent holiday weekend, leaving at least one victim with minor injuries and prompting authorities to launch a search for suspects.
According to police officials, an incident took place early Sunday morning at the 36th Street station in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, when a 35-year-old man was shoved onto the tracks by another individual. The attacker fled without disclosing their identity. The victim sustained minor injuries and received treatment at NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn.
On Monday, an assault occurred at the Seneca Avenue station in Ridgewood, Queens, where a 16-year-old boy was attacked after engaging in an argument with another male. The assailant slashed him in the back of his head and fled the scene, prompting authorities to launch an investigation into the incident.
The third attack happened on Sunday evening at the 74th Street-Broadway station in Jackson Heights, Queens. A man approached a 46-year-old MTA employee and demanded to know if they knew each other, before punching him in the face. The victim sustained injuries to his face and nose but received treatment at Elmhurst Hospital and was reported to be in stable condition.
Following these incidents, the NYPD is seeking information from the public regarding possible identities of the suspects. Authorities are urging anyone with details about these events or those who may have witnessed them to contact Crime Stoppers Hotline (1-800-577-TIPS) or submit tips through their website.