A 58-year-old man was stabbed and bitten during a fight over a subway seat on a Brooklyn-bound L train Friday afternoon, according to police.
The incident occurred just after 3 p.m., when an argument between the victim and another passenger turned violent. The suspect stabbed the man in the back of the neck with an unknown object before biting him.
- Location: Manhattan-bound L train, near Graham Avenue station, Williamsburg
- Victim: 58-year-old man, taken to the hospital in stable condition
- Suspect: Fled the scene, still at large
Investigation Underway
NYPD detectives canvassed the Graham Avenue station and surrounding neighborhood Friday evening, searching for surveillance footage that could help identify the attacker.
Key evidence:
- Subway cameras & station surveillance expected to play a crucial role
- Eyewitness statements being collected
Riders Express Concern Amid Drop in Subway Crime
Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced that subway crime has dropped by over 26% compared to last year.
Hochul’s statement:
“Every single subway car now has a camera to keep an eye on things.”
Rider Reactions:
- “To see that on the train, it doesn’t make me want to ride, but I don’t really have a choice,” said subway rider Raha Talebinejat.
What’s Next?
- Suspect Search Continues – NYPD is reviewing footage to identify and locate the attacker.
- Increased Surveillance Review – Subway cameras will be examined to understand how the incident unfolded.
- Subway Safety Discussions – Despite crime rate declines, high-profile incidents like this keep safety concerns alive.
