UPDATE: A 26-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly slashing another man at a Brooklyn subway station this afternoon. The incident occurred at the 53rd Street subway station on the R line in Sunset Park around 1 p.m., according to the NYPD.
Authorities report that police responded to an emergency call about an assault, discovering a 33-year-old man with multiple cuts on his body. He was swiftly transported to the hospital and is currently in stable condition. The suspect, identified as Caleb Polidore from Crown Heights, was taken into custody at the scene.
Witnesses indicate that Polidore and the victim engaged in a heated argument near the turnstiles prior to the attack, which reportedly involved a box cutter. The specifics of their dispute remain under investigation by the NYPD.
This violent incident marks a concerning trend in the area, as transit crime in the precinct has surged by 31% this year, despite a 10% decrease in felony assaults overall, according to police data. Citywide, transit crime has dropped nearly 5% year over year, with felony assaults holding steady.
The NYPD highlights that 2025 has been the safest year for the transit system since 2009, excluding the early pandemic period. However, the rise in transit crime raises alarms for community safety.
As the investigation continues, authorities urge anyone with information about this incident to step forward. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story as police work to uncover the details surrounding the altercation.
