NEW YORK, NY — A 38-year-old Brooklyn man was fatally stabbed Friday morning inside a Manhattan subway station, authorities said.
Police identified the victim as John Sheldon of 82 Saint Edwards Street, Brooklyn. Officers responded to a 911 call at approximately 8:37 a.m. reporting a stabbing at the Brooklyn Bridge/City Hall station, located near Centre Street and Chambers Street, within the 5th Precinct and Transit District 2.
Key Points
- Victim identified as John Sheldon, 38, of Brooklyn.
- Sheldon was found unconscious and unresponsive with multiple stab wounds.
- No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
Upon arrival, officers found Sheldon unconscious and unresponsive with multiple stab wounds to his torso. Emergency Medical Services quickly arrived on scene and transported him to NYC Health and Hospitals/Bellevue, where he was later pronounced dead.
“There are no arrests and the investigation remains ongoing,” police said in a statement following the incident.
Investigation ongoing in early morning attack
The fatal stabbing occurred during the morning commute, raising concern among travelers moving through one of Manhattan’s major transit hubs. Officials did not immediately release information regarding potential suspects or a motive.
The NYPD is urging anyone with information to come forward as detectives from the 5th Precinct and Transit District 2 continue to investigate.
Victim identified, police seek information
Sheldon’s death adds to growing concerns about violence in the subway system, an issue that remains under scrutiny by city officials. The station where the stabbing occurred is a major interchange used by thousands daily.
Authorities have not yet confirmed if surveillance footage captured the attack or if witnesses were present during the incident.
A tragedy unfolded in the heart of Manhattan as a Brooklyn man was fatally stabbed in a busy subway station.
