Incident Overview

On the morning of Friday, April 18, at approximately 7:00 a.m., a 21-year-old male passenger was attacked while riding the southbound 5 train. The stabbing took place in the vicinity of the East 219th Street subway station, falling under the jurisdiction of the 47th Precinct and Transit District 12.

Details of the Attack

According to police reports, the assailant approached the victim, brandished a knife, and without any apparent provocation, inflicted multiple stab wounds to the victim’s torso.

Emergency medical services promptly responded to the scene, transporting the injured man to NYC Health and Hospitals/Jacobi, where he is currently in stable condition.

Investigation Status

At this time, authorities have not disclosed whether the attack was random or targeted, and the motive remains unclear. There is also no information indicating a prior relationship between the victim and the suspect.

As of now, no arrests have been made, and the search for the attacker continues.

Suspect Description

The suspect is reported to have a medium complexion and was last seen wearing:

• A black vest
• A blue sweatshirt
• Gray pants
• Multi-colored sneakers

Public Assistance Request

The NYPD is urging anyone who may have information regarding this incident to come forward. Tips can be provided anonymously by contacting the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish speakers, at 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).

Furthermore, tips can also be submitted online at NYPD Crime Stoppers or by reaching out on X (@NYPDTips). All information received will be treated as confidential.