Police say two men punched a transit worker in the face while two women fled on a northbound 6 train.
Bronx, NY – Police are searching for four individuals accused of assaulting an MTA worker inside a Bronx subway station early Tuesday morning, according to the NYPD.
The incident occurred around 1:47 a.m. in the mezzanine area of the Bruckner Boulevard and Hunts Point Avenue “6” subway station.
Key Points
• A 55-year-old MTA worker was assaulted inside a Bronx subway station
• Two male suspects allegedly punched the victim during a dispute
• Two female suspects fled on a northbound 6 train
Dispute inside station escalates
Investigators said the 55-year-old victim was inside the station mezzanine when he was approached by four unidentified individuals.
The group engaged the worker in a verbal dispute that quickly escalated into violence.
Suspects flee in different directions
Police said two of the male suspects began punching the victim in the face before fleeing the station on foot.
The other two individuals, described as female, boarded a northbound 6 train and left the area before officers arrived.
Police searching for suspects
Authorities have not released descriptions of the suspects as the investigation continues.
Anyone with information about the assault is asked to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted online through the Crime Stoppers website or by contacting @NYPDTips on X.