Man Shoved Onto Subway Tracks In Random Brooklyn Attack: Cops

BROOKLYN, NY — A straphanger was shoved onto the tracks in an apparent random attack inside a subway station near Green-Wood Cemetery, police said.

Police are searching for a suspect after a man was pushed onto the subway tracks during an early-morning incident at the 36th Street station in Sunset Park, according to the NYPD.

The incident happened shortly before 5 a.m. on Jan. 18, as the 35-year-old victim stood on the southbound R platform. Authorities said the man was suddenly approached from behind and forcefully shoved him off the platform.

Police said the victim managed to get out of harm’s way before an incoming train arrived.

Authorities added that the victim was rushed to NYU Langone Hospital–Brooklyn and was reported to be in stable condition.

Images of the suspect have been released, and no arrests had been announced as of Tuesday morning.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crimestoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/, or on X @NYPDTips.