Violent Incident on Queens Subway Leaves Passenger Injured
On a Saturday morning, a disturbing incident unfolded on a Queens subway train when a 54-year-old passenger was stabbed in the gut after asking another rider to lower their voice while on a cell phone call. The altercation took place on an E train at the Jamaica Center–Parsons/Archer station at around 11 a.m., according to police reports.
Following the victim’s request for quiet, the other passenger reacted aggressively by punching the victim multiple times in the face before ultimately stabbing him in the abdomen. The assailant then fled the scene and remains at large as law enforcement continues their investigation.
The victim was promptly transported to Jamaica Hospital and is reported to be in stable condition, fortunately surviving the harrowing attack. This disturbing incident comes on the heels of another violent episode in the subway system just days prior.
On a separate occasion, a homeless man was arrested for allegedly slashing two men in the face at the Union Turnpike station in Kew Gardens, captured in a disturbing video that circulated online. The suspect, Tyquan Manassa, was identified and apprehended by authorities after a separate incident at a local shelter.
These incidents have left many subway riders feeling unsettled and concerned for their safety. Fatima Shahid, an 18-year-old resident in the area, expressed her unease, stating that frequent acts of violence have desensitized many commuters to the dangers present in the underground transit system.
Another commuter, Perry, voiced his shock at the recent stabbing, emphasizing that such extreme acts of violence are not typical in his experience. The prevalence of such incidents highlights the ongoing challenges faced by both passengers and law enforcement in ensuring the safety and security of subway riders.
