Man stabbed in back and chest inside harlem subway station after street dispute, nypd says
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Man Stabbed in Back and Chest Inside Harlem Subway Station After Street Dispute, NYPD Says

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May 10, 2026

MANHATTAN, N.Y. — A 28-year-old man was stabbed multiple times near a Harlem subway station Friday afternoon after a verbal dispute escalated into violence, according to the NYPD.

The attack happened around 1:19 p.m. Friday near the intersection of West 145th Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue within the confines of the 30th Precinct and Transit District 3, police said. Investigators say the victim was entering the 145 Street subway station when an unidentified man approached him from behind, pulled out a knife and stabbed him in the back and chest.

The suspect fled following the assault, and no arrests had been announced as of Sunday.

Subway Entrance Attack Followed Street Argument

According to NYPD Crimestoppers, the stabbing began with a verbal dispute between the victim and the unidentified suspect near the busy Harlem intersection before turning violent moments later near the station entrance.

Police have not released details about what caused the confrontation or whether the two men knew each other before the incident.

The victim’s condition has not been publicly disclosed.

The 145 Street transit corridor serves thousands of daily riders and connects several major subway lines, making the daytime stabbing particularly alarming for commuters and nearby residents.


Key Points

• A 28-year-old man was stabbed in the back and chest near the 145 Street subway station in Harlem
• NYPD said the attack followed a verbal dispute Friday afternoon
• Detectives are searching for the unidentified suspect, who fled after the stabbing


NYPD Seeks Public’s Help Identifying Suspect

The NYPD released a public appeal for information as detectives continue investigating the assault.

Transit-related violent incidents remain a major public safety focus across New York City, particularly attacks occurring inside or near subway stations during daytime hours.

Investigators have not said whether surveillance footage captured the suspect or if additional witnesses have come forward.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Spanish-language tips can be submitted to 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit tips online through the Crime Stoppers website or on X at @NYPDTips. All calls are confidential.

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Man stabbed in back and chest inside harlem subway station after street dispute, nypd says
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