Man Stabbed in Back on Subway in Midtown

NYPD Releases Video of Suspect in Knifing of Subway Rider

The NYPD is searching for this man in connection with a stabbing on board at Midetown subway train. -Photo by NYPD

By Dan Gesslein

Manhattan Voice

April 8, 2024

MANHATTAN - A man was stabbed in the back inside a Midtown subway car and now cops have released photos of the suspect, the NYPD announced. Investigators released surveillance video taken from inside the subway station. Cops are looking for a man dressed all in black in connection with the vicious early morning stabbing over the weekend. 

At around 4:45 am on April 7, a 34-year-old man was riding on a northbound E train. As the train approached 53rd Street and Lexington Avenue, three unknown men approached the victim and began arguing with him. Cops said the dispute escalated and turned physical, with the man trying to fend off his attackers. 

Cops said one of the attackers pulled out a knife and repeatedly stabbed the victim in the back. 

Once the train stopped at the station, the attackers fled. 

The victim was rushed to Bellevue Hospital where he is listed in stable condition. 

Police released the video of one of the suspects. He is described as a male with a medium complexion. He was last seen wearing a black hooded jacket, black pants, and black sneakers.

Anyone with information in regard to 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 CrimeStoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/ or on Twitter @NYPDTips. 

All calls are strictly confidential.