Utica avenue subway station, brooklyn nyc
Utica Avenue subway station, Brooklyn NYC

Man Slashed Aboard NYC’s A-Train, Suspect At Large

February 26, 2025
1 min read

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who slashed a man’s hand during a dispute over seating on a southbound A train earlier this month.

The incident occurred on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at approximately 5:48 a.m. A 33-year-old victim was onboard the train when an unknown individual engaged him in an argument. The suspect then used an unidentified sharp object to slash the victim’s left hand before fleeing the scene on foot, police said.

The victim was treated at the scene for his injuries.

Man slashed aboard nyc's a-train, suspect at large
Photo: man slashed aboard nyc's a-train, suspect at large

Authorities describe the suspect as a male with a medium build, facial hair, and a light complexion. He was last seen wearing a black facemask, a red shirt, and a black jacket.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the NYPD.

Police are searching for a suspect who fled after slashing a man’s hand in an early morning subway altercation.

Shore News Network Staff Report

Shore News Network Staff Report is the official newsroom byline used by Shore News Network when a story is produced through the collaborative work of multiple members of the editorial team rather than a single reporter.

This newsroom account is reserved for articles that involve contributions from multiple journalists, editors, photographers, researchers, or news desk staff. It is also used for developing stories that are updated as new verified information becomes available, as well as for community announcements, weather coverage, public safety alerts, election results, and other newsroom-produced content.

Every article published under the Shore News Network Staff Report byline is reviewed and edited in accordance with the organization's editorial standards for accuracy, fairness, attribution, and transparency. Information is verified through official government agencies, court records, law enforcement, public documents, direct reporting, interviews, and other reliable primary and secondary sources before publication whenever possible.

The Staff Report account does not use artificial intelligence to independently generate news or publish unverified information. AI-assisted tools may occasionally be used for editorial support tasks such as transcription, formatting, grammar review, or workflow efficiency, but all published content is subject to human editorial oversight and approval by Shore News Network's newsroom staff.

As an independently owned digital news organization, Shore News Network is committed to original reporting, public safety journalism, government accountability, local community coverage, and breaking news throughout New Jersey and surrounding regions. Stories published under the Staff Report byline reflect the collective experience and editorial judgment of the Shore News Network newsroom.

Readers who have corrections, additional information, or news tips related to a Staff Report article are encouraged to contact the newsroom at news@shorenewsnetwork.com. Shore News Network welcomes factual corrections and updates as part of its commitment to accurate, transparent journalism.