Man Fatally Stabbed on Manhattan Subway Train in City’s First Subway Homicide of the Year

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Man Fatally Stabbed on Manhattan Subway Train in City’s First Subway Homicide of the Year

MANHATTAN (WABC) — A tragic incident unfolded Friday morning in the heart of New York City’s subway system, where a 38-year-old man was fatally stabbed following a heated dispute aboard a train. Authorities have confirmed that this marks the first homicide in the city’s subway system in 2025.

The fatal encounter occurred aboard a southbound No. 5 train as it approached the Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall/Chambers Street station in Lower Manhattan. According to police, the altercation between the victim and the suspect escalated quickly and violently while the train was still in motion.

At approximately 6:10 a.m., emergency services responded to reports of a stabbing. Witnesses told investigators that a verbal exchange between two men turned into a physical confrontation. The suspect, believed to be male and in his 30s or 40s, allegedly pulled out a sharp object during the fight and stabbed the victim in the torso.

The wounded man managed to stagger off the train once it pulled into the station. He collapsed on the platform, where bystanders attempted to assist him before first responders arrived. Paramedics rushed him to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly afterward.

Officials have not yet released the identity of the victim, pending notification of next of kin. Investigators are working with Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) security teams to review surveillance footage from the train and the platform in an effort to identify and locate the suspect, who fled the scene.

Police sources say no weapon has been recovered, and no arrests have been made as of Friday afternoon. The NYPD’s Transit Bureau is leading the investigation, and homicide detectives are canvassing the area for additional witnesses.

“We are deeply saddened by this tragic incident,” said NYPD Chief of Transit Michael Kemper during a press briefing. “This was a senseless act of violence. We are using all available resources to track down the person responsible and bring justice to the victim and his family.”

City officials and transit advocates expressed concern about the violent episode, especially in light of recent efforts to make the subway system feel safer for commuters. Mayor Eric Adams, who has previously pledged to increase police presence in the transit system, addressed the incident in a brief statement.

“My thoughts are with the victim’s family,” the mayor said. “This act of violence is unacceptable. We will continue working to ensure that our subways remain safe for every New Yorker.”

Despite the tragic nature of Friday’s stabbing, officials noted that crime in the subway system has decreased compared to previous years. According to the NYPD, overall major crime in the transit system was down in the first quarter of 2025. However, incidents like this continue to raise questions about safety and mental health outreach within the subway network.

Morning commuters were temporarily rerouted as police cordoned off the platform for several hours while conducting their investigation. Full service on the No. 5 line has since resumed, but the incident has left a somber cloud over one of the city’s busiest transit hubs.

The NYPD urges anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information about the suspect to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.

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