Crime

MTA contractor slashed on Brooklyn subway

February 7, 2024 / 1:47 PM EST / CBS New York

MTA security contractor slashed in Brooklyn

NEW YORK - Police are searching for a suspect accused of slashing an MTA security contractor on a subway train.

It happened on a 2 train at Nostrand Avenue and Sterling Street in Crown Heights, Brooklyn just before 7 a.m.

Police said there was an argument, and the suspect punched then slashed the worker before running off.

The victim was taken to the hospital. There was no immediate word on their condition.

Anyone with any information is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). You can also submit a tip via their website or via DM on Twitter, @NYPDTips. All calls are kept confidential.

Jesse Zanger

Jesse Zanger is managing editor of CBS New York. Jesse has previously worked for the Fox News Channel and Spectrum News NY1. He covers regional news around the Tri-State Area, with a particular focus on breaking news and extreme weather.