BRONX, NY – A late-night argument on a Bronx subway platform turned tragic when a man was punched, fell against a passing train, and tumbled onto the tracks early Saturday morning.
The violent encounter happened around 1:52 a.m. at the Westchester Avenue and Elder Avenue station on the northbound 6 line.
Police say three unidentified men approached the victim during a verbal dispute before one of them struck him in the face, sending him sprawling toward the moving train.
Key Points
- A man was punched and fell onto the tracks at the Westchester and Elder Avenue subway station
- The altercation involved three unidentified suspects, all believed to be in their late teens to mid-20s
- Police are searching for the individuals, who fled after the assault
Fight leads to fall on subway tracks
The impact caused the victim to lose his balance and collide with a passing train before falling onto the tracks below. The man’s condition was not immediately released as the investigation remains ongoing. Authorities are working to confirm his identity.
Police release descriptions of suspects
All three suspects are described as males between 18 and 25 years old with medium complexions, slender builds, and brown eyes.
The first was last seen wearing a gray t-shirt, gray pants, black and yellow shoes, and a dark-colored mask. The second wore a black puffer jacket, blue jeans, and black shoes. The third was dressed in a gray long-sleeve shirt, black puffer jacket, dark jeans, black shoes, and a light-colored ski mask.
Detectives from the NYPD Transit Bureau are reviewing surveillance footage and urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.