Bronx, NY – A 21-year-old man was slashed across the face late Thursday night in a knife attack aboard a southbound 6 train, police said.
The assault happened around 11:37 p.m. as the train approached the Westchester Square station. An unidentified man pulled a knife and slashed the victim on the left side of his face before fleeing the train on foot in an unknown direction.
EMS rushed the victim to NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi, where he was listed in stable condition.
Police released a description of the suspect, who is described as a man with a dark complexion and dreadlocks, about 5-foot-10 and 170 pounds. He remains at large.
Key Points
- A 21-year-old man was slashed in the face on a Bronx subway train Thursday night.
- The attacker fled the Westchester Square station and has not been caught.
- Police described the suspect as a man with dreadlocks, dark complexion, 5’10”, 170 pounds.
A late-night Bronx train ride ended in blood and panic.