Victim of deadly subway stabbing identified in Union Square

June 18, 2023
Union Square sign in New York subway station
Union Square sign in New York subway station

NEW YORK, NY -The New York City Police Department has provided an update regarding the recent deadly stabbing on a subway train in Union Square. The deceased has now been identified as Tavon Silver, a 32-year-old male residing at 305 East 239 Street in the Bronx.

On Saturday, at approximately 4:02 AM, the police received a 911 call reporting an unconscious male with stab wounds on board a southbound ‘4’ train as it arrived at the 14th Street/Union Square station.

Upon reaching the scene, law enforcement officers discovered a 32-year-old male with stab wounds to the torso.

Emergency Medical Services arrived at the location and transported the victim to NYC Health & Hospitals/Bellevue. Doctors pronounced him deceased at the hospital.

As of now, no arrests have been made, and the investigation into the incident is still ongoing.