UPDATE: A 26-year-old man was arrested this afternoon for allegedly slashing another man at a Brooklyn subway station, according to the NYPD. The incident occurred around 1 p.m. at the 53rd Street subway station on the R line in Sunset Park, leaving a 33-year-old victim with multiple cuts.
Emergency responders transported the injured man to the hospital, where he is reported to be in stable condition. Police identified the suspect as Caleb Polidore, a resident of Crown Heights, who was taken into custody at the scene.
Witnesses reported that Polidore and the victim had a heated argument near the station’s turnstiles prior to the attack, which police believe involved a box cutter. Authorities are actively investigating the motive behind the dispute.
This alarming incident highlights a troubling trend in transit safety. Although felony assaults in the 72nd Precinct, which includes Sunset Park and Windsor Terrace, have decreased by 10% compared to last year, transit crime has surged by 31%, with over 30 incidents reported this year alone.
Citywide, transit crime has experienced a slight decline of nearly 5% year over year, though felony assaults remain consistent. The NYPD states that 2025 has been the transit system’s safest year since 2009, aside from the early COVID-19 pandemic when ridership was significantly lower.
As the investigation continues, authorities urge anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward. This story is developing, and updates will follow as more details become available.
