NYPD Seeks Suspect for Stabbing Man on Morningside Heights Subway
Incident Details
The NYPD is looking for a suspect who stabbed a man on a Morningside Heights train on New Year’s Day.
It was reported to police that at 9:15 a.m. on January 1, a 30-year-old man was riding a southbound 1 train. As the train approached the 110th Street station, he was approached by an unknown man.
The suspect proceeded to stab the victim several times throughout his body with an unknown object before fleeing. The victim sustained lacerations throughout the body and was transported by EMS to Mount Sinai Hospital in stable condition.
Investigation and Response
In response to the uptick in subway crimes, Governor Kathy Hochul announced a new strategy to deploy 300 uniformed officers between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. across several stations. The plan went into effect on January 20.
Seeking Information
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls are strictly confidential.
Conclusion
The NYPD is urging anyone with information to come forward and help bring the suspect to justice. The department is committed to keeping the public safe and will do everything in its power to ensure the perpetrator is brought to justice.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the NYPD doing to address the uptick in subway crimes?
- How can I report information about the suspect?
- What should I do if I see something suspicious on the subway?
The NYPD is deploying 300 uniformed officers between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. across several stations to increase visibility and deter crime.
You can call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782), or submit your tips online or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips.
If you see something suspicious, report it to the nearest police officer or call 911 immediately.
