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Police Hunt Suspect After MTA Worker Slashed in Crown Heights Subway Tunnel

The case revives safety concerns for transit workers despite recent reports of lower subway crime.

Overview

  • The stabbing occurred around 10:40 p.m. on Sept. 29 on the southbound No. 3 line at the Nostrand AvenueEastern Parkway station, police said.
  • The 64-year-old MTA power worker confronted a trespasser on the roadbed and was slashed in the neck with a sharp object during a dispute.
  • The victim was taken to Kings County Hospital and is in stable condition, according to the NYPD.
  • The assailant fled deeper into the tunnel and was last seen wearing a black-and-white shirt; no arrests have been made as the investigation continues.
  • Power for oncoming trains was cut during the incident, according to sources, and police are seeking tips through Crime Stoppers.