New video released of suspect in Wall Street station slashing
NEW YORK - The NYPD released new video of the suspect wanted for slashing another man inside the Wall Street subway station.
The clip showed the man, who was wearing a red, hooded sweatshirt and black cap, jumping a turnstile.
On Tuesday at about 6:05 a.m., the suspect got into an argument with a 43-year-old man aboard a northbound train of the 4/5 line. The dispute escalated, and the suspect slashed the victim in the face and neck with a box cutter, said police.
The victim was taken to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition. The suspect fled the station near Broadway.
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According to NYPD statistics, since April 3, every major category of crime increased this year except for murder. Crime in transit is up 65%. Top police brass were expected to hold news briefing Wednesday to discuss the latest crime numbers.
On March 30, a 45-year-old woman was slashed in the face inside a Bronx subway station after she got into an argument with a man on the platform. He then he took out a knife and slashed her in the face, said police.
On March 29, a suspect walked up to the victim, a 46-year-old man, pulled out a machete and struck the victim in the head.
On Feb. 12, a man was slashed with a razor at the Union Square subway station on 14th Street.