NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an assault within the 43 Precinct. The incident occurred on Tuesday at approximately 10:05 am.

An unknown individual approached a 28-year-old male victim while traveling on an MTA southbound 6 train near the Saint Lawrence train station. The suspect displayed a firearm and struck the victim in the head before fleeing the scene. The victim received medical treatment at a local hospital for his head injury.

The suspect is described as a male with a dark complexion, glasses, last seen wearing a gray knit hat and a yellow coat.

The NYPD encourages anyone with information about this incident to call the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or submit their tips through the Crime Stoppers website.