Woman, 66, punched and bitten on q train at brooklyn subway station, nypd says

Woman, 66, Punched and Bitten on Q Train at Brooklyn Subway Station, NYPD Says

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May 9, 2026

Brooklyn, NY – Police are searching for a suspect accused of assaulting a 66-year-old woman aboard a northbound Q train in Brooklyn after a verbal dispute escalated into violence Thursday morning, according to the NYPD.

The attack happened around 7:20 a.m. at the Newkirk Avenue subway station, the NYPD said in a Crime Stoppers alert released Saturday.

Investigators said the unidentified suspect approached the woman while she was riding the train and became involved in an argument before allegedly punching the victim in the right side of the face and biting her left forearm.

The suspect fled the station on foot and remains unidentified.

Assault Happened During Morning Commute

Police have not released a description of the suspect or said what sparked the confrontation aboard the train.

The 66-year-old victim’s condition was not disclosed, though authorities described the incident as an assault involving physical injuries.

The Newkirk Avenue station, located along the Q line in Brooklyn, serves commuters traveling through the borough during busy morning rush-hour periods.

Transit-related assaults continue to draw attention across New York City as police increase patrols and public awareness efforts throughout the subway system.


Key Points

• NYPD said a 66-year-old woman was assaulted Thursday morning on a Q train in Brooklyn.
• Investigators said the suspect punched the victim and bit her forearm during an argument.
• The suspect fled on foot from the Newkirk Avenue subway station and remains wanted.


NYPD Requests Public Assistance

The NYPD is asking anyone with information about the suspect or the incident to contact Crime Stoppers.

Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish speakers, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).

Police also accept anonymous tips online through the Crime Stoppers website and on X through @NYPDTips.

Authorities have not announced any arrests as detectives continue investigating the subway assault.

NYPD Crime Stoppers, Brooklyn subway assault, New York City crime

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