Deranged Man Beats Rider with Metal Object in Random Attack
Transit Detectives Seek Brute Who Attacked Man on Board F Train
Transit detectives in Queens are looking to find the brute who attacked a man at random on board a subway train near the 67th Avenue station on the F line on Feb. 5, 2025.
NYPD Releases Images and Video of Suspect
The NYPD released images and video late Friday night of the suspect behind the violent assault on board a Jamaica-bound F train as it approached the 67th Avenue station in Rego Park at about 12:05 a.m. on Feb. 5.
The NYPD released images and video late Friday night of the suspect behind the violent assault on board a Jamaica-bound F train as it approached the 67th Avenue station in Rego Park at about 12:05 a.m. on Feb. 5.
Suspect Struck Victim in Face with Unknown Metal Object
Law enforcement sources said the perpetrator approached the victim, a 26-year-old man, and struck him in the face with an unknown metal object.
According to a source familiar with the case, the suspect attacked the victim without provocation — and the victim did not know his attacker.
Victim Gets Off Train, Suspect Remains On Board
Police reported that the wounded victim got off the F train at 67th Avenue, while the suspect remained on board after it left the stop.
Officer Respond to Incident, Victim Rushed to Hospital
Officers from the 112th Precinct and NYPD Transit District 20 responded to the incident. EMS rushed the victim to Elmhurst Hospital in stable condition with injuries not considered life-threatening.
Description of Suspect and Request for Tips
As shown in the footage the NYPD provided, the suspect had short, dark-colored, receding hair and a beard and was last seen wearing a dark-colored jacket over a red shirt with a white fleur-de-lis on the front and dark-colored pants while carrying a blue backpack.
Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
Conclusion
The incident is a disturbing reminder of the dangers that exist on our public transportation system. The NYPD is working tirelessly to identify and apprehend the suspect, and we urge anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigation.
FAQs
* What happened on the F train?
+ A man was attacked by a suspect who struck him in the face with an unknown metal object on board a Jamaica-bound F train approaching the 67th Avenue station in Rego Park.
* What is the description of the suspect?
+ The suspect is described as having short, dark-colored, receding hair and a beard, wearing a dark-colored jacket over a red shirt with a white fleur-de-lis on the front and dark-colored pants while carrying a blue backpack.
* What should I do if I have information about the suspect?
+ You can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA), submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
