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15-Year-Old Boy Slashed on NYC Subway; Suspect Escapes

4/8/2026

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On March 30 in Queens, at about 7:15 a.m., a 15-year-old boy was slashed multiple times in the face on a northbound A train.
The suspect, described as a male aged 15 to 18, fled at the Broad Channel station.
The victim was hospitalized in stable condition.
The NYPD is urging anyone with information to contact 1-800-577-TIPS.
The incident raises concerns about safety on public transit.

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Story summary

On March 30 in Queens, at about 7:15 a.m., a 15-year-old boy was slashed multiple times in the face on a northbound A train.
The suspect, described as a male aged 15 to 18, fled at the Broad Channel station.
The victim was hospitalized in stable condition.
The NYPD is urging anyone with information to contact 1-800-577-TIPS.
The incident raises concerns about safety on public transit.