Violent Assaults on Queens Subway Platform Leave Two Men Reeling
A sense of unease settled over commuters at the Union Turnpike–Kew Gardens subway station in Queens Wednesday afternoon when two men were attacked with slashed by a stranger. The brutal assaults occurred around 3:15 p.m., leaving both victims shaken and hospitalized in stable condition.
According to authorities, one man was targeted from behind while standing on the southbound E train platform and received multiple lacerations to his forehead. Shortly after, another victim, in his 50s, was struck in the face by a slash from an unknown assailant, who appeared to be a stranger to both men.
Police launched an investigation immediately, but the suspect remains at large, last seen fleeing the scene wearing dark clothing. The officers are reviewing CCTV footage and speaking with witnesses to piece together what transpired during these unprovoked attacks.
This latest incident brings attention to rising transit violence in New York City. According to NYPD data, overall crime rates have plummeted by nearly 5% citywide compared to last year's period. However, assaults on subways and buses have increased slightly, with more than 500 reported felony incidents through November 16th.
In the 112th Precinct area where the attacks occurred, felony assaults rose to five cases through that same time frame – a one-off increase from last year's numbers. Notably, overall transit crime in the precinct has seen a significant decline of 24%.
As authorities continue their search for the suspect, this incident serves as a stark reminder of the risks faced by subway riders in New York City.
A sense of unease settled over commuters at the Union Turnpike–Kew Gardens subway station in Queens Wednesday afternoon when two men were attacked with slashed by a stranger. The brutal assaults occurred around 3:15 p.m., leaving both victims shaken and hospitalized in stable condition.
According to authorities, one man was targeted from behind while standing on the southbound E train platform and received multiple lacerations to his forehead. Shortly after, another victim, in his 50s, was struck in the face by a slash from an unknown assailant, who appeared to be a stranger to both men.
Police launched an investigation immediately, but the suspect remains at large, last seen fleeing the scene wearing dark clothing. The officers are reviewing CCTV footage and speaking with witnesses to piece together what transpired during these unprovoked attacks.
This latest incident brings attention to rising transit violence in New York City. According to NYPD data, overall crime rates have plummeted by nearly 5% citywide compared to last year's period. However, assaults on subways and buses have increased slightly, with more than 500 reported felony incidents through November 16th.
In the 112th Precinct area where the attacks occurred, felony assaults rose to five cases through that same time frame – a one-off increase from last year's numbers. Notably, overall transit crime in the precinct has seen a significant decline of 24%.
As authorities continue their search for the suspect, this incident serves as a stark reminder of the risks faced by subway riders in New York City.
how can we trust that these numbers are accurate tho? NYPD's own stats have been questionable at times, you know? and what's up with the discrepancy between overall city crime rates and transit violence? like, they're saying it's plummeted by nearly 5% but then subway assaults are on the rise? doesn't add up 
need more info on this one... where's the source on the 500+ incidents?
these guys were just minding their own business and BAM! some stranger comes outta nowhere and lashes them 
i mean, what even is the point of that? dont they know how hurtin people are gonna affect the community? 
especially with all the late night buses and trains runnin around. im not sayin we should just sit back and wait for someone to come outta nowhere but at the same time, lets hope our transit cops catch this guy soon 
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The subway platform should be a safe space for everyone to ride without worrying about getting hurt by some psycho. 
Either way, it's not okay! We need to be vigilant and report anything suspicious to the authorities ASAP.
they can look at CCTV footage all day but someone gotta be held accountable for this. 