Police in New York are on the hunt for a suspect following a late-night incident on a Harlem subway train. A 23-year-old man was reported to have been slashed in the face, the attack occurring shortly before 1 a.m. near West 135th Street and Malcolm X Boulevard. The victim, who suffered a wound stretching from his ear to his chin, was on a northbound No. 2 train when assaulted and subsequently transported to Harlem Hospital in stable condition, according to ABC7NY.
Details surrounding the motive for the slashing remain murky, with authorities still piecing together the events that led up to the attack and the suspect remains at large, as reported by Audacy's 1010 WINS. After the incident the suspect fled the 135th Street subway station, this has left commuters and locals concerned about safety on the transit system, especially in the wake of recent violent events plaguing the city's underground veins.
The NYPD has yet to release a description of the suspect, while the investigation is ongoing. Locals are advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities. The victim, whose identity has not been made public, is recovering and has provided a statement to the police, which has not been released to the public at this time.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline.
