Brooklyn, NY – A 31-year-old man was slashed on a southbound “A” train Friday afternoon after a dispute with another rider turned violent, police said.
The attack happened around 4:23 p.m. as the train approached the Hoyt/Schermerhorn Station. According to investigators, the unidentified assailant pulled a knife and slashed the victim on the arm and head before fleeing the station.
EMS transported the victim to One Brooklyn Health-Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, where he was listed in stable condition.
Police described the suspect as a male with a dark complexion, last seen wearing a black hat, blue pants, and a black sweater. He remains at large.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the NYPD.
Key Points
- A 31-year-old man slashed on “A” train near Hoyt/Schermerhorn Station on Friday afternoon.
- Victim sustained cuts to the arm and head; hospitalized in stable condition.
- Suspect fled the scene and is still being sought by police.
A rush-hour ride turned dangerous when a knife fight broke out on the train.