Police seek public's help identifying a man accused of sucker punching a 65-year-old straphanger aboard an L Train at the 14th Street and 6th Avenue subway station in Manhattan.
By Dan Gesslein
Manhattan Voice
November 13, 2026
The Chelsea subway assault happened at around noon on November 5, when the 65-year-old victim was riding a northbound L Train near the 14th Street and 6th Avenue Station.
According to police, a younger man aboard the train began arguing with the older straphanger. As the argument escalated, the suspect allegedly struck the victim without warning.
Police said the suspect punched the 65-year-old subway passenger on the left side of his face before remaining aboard the train.
The victim was treated at the scene by EMS. It remains unknown where the suspect exited the subway train.
Investigators have released cellphone surveillance video showing the suspect inside the L Train in hopes of identifying and locating him.
The suspect is described by police as a man in his 20s with a dark complexion and medium build. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie with a silver graphic across the chest. The rim of the hood was lined with metal beads.
The NYPD is asking anyone with information about the Chelsea subway assault or the identity of the suspect to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). For Spanish, call 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
Tips can also be submitted online through the NYPD Crime Stoppers website or on X at @NYPDTips.
All calls are confidential.
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