UPDATE: Police in New York City are urgently searching for a subway attacker who slashed two men in the face during a shocking incident this afternoon. The slashing occurred at the Union Turnpike subway station in Kew Gardens, Queens, around 3:20 p.m..
According to the NYPD, the first victim, a 42-year-old man, was attacked from behind, sustaining a slash to the forehead. Just moments later, the same assailant struck again, targeting a 50-year-old man on the same platform. Both victims were transported to local hospitals and are currently reported to be in stable condition.
Authorities confirmed that no words were exchanged between the victims and their attacker, leading police to believe the assaults were entirely random. Eyewitness accounts describe the incident as disturbing, with one video capturing the chaos that ensued on the subway platform.
As of now, the assailant remains at large, and no arrests have been made. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward. The NYPD continues its investigation into this unsettling series of events.
This alarming attack comes amidst ongoing concerns about safety in NYC’s subway system. While officials report an overall decrease in subway crime by four percent, assaults have notably increased, with a total of 509 reported incidents this year, marking a rise compared to last year.
The subway system has become a focal point for bizarre and violent occurrences in recent months. In a separate incident, a man was arrested for attacking a woman with a tree branch at another subway station. Such events have sparked public outrage and a demand for greater security measures.
As this investigation unfolds, residents are left anxious about their safety in the subway. The NYPD is expected to increase patrols in the area, and officials are urging the public to remain vigilant.
What’s Next: Authorities will continue to seek leads on the subway attacker, with updates expected in the coming hours. Stay tuned for live updates as this story develops.
