NEW YORK CITY — Chaos erupted at the busy 34th Street subway station on Sunday evening when a man launched an unprovoked attack, slashing a woman in the face during rush hour and leaving her bleeding near the platform, according to New York police.
Attack Leaves Commuters in Shock During Evening Rush Hour
The violent incident occurred around 5 p.m. on November 4, when the suspect approached the victim without warning and slashed her above the eye with a sharp object. Witnesses described a scene of panic as passengers rushed to help the injured woman, who was left bleeding heavily on the station floor.
Paramedics arrived shortly after the attack, treating the woman for a deep facial wound before transporting her to a nearby hospital. Officials later confirmed her injuries were non-life-threatening.
Suspect Quickly Arrested, Then Released
Responding NYPD officers detained the suspect at the scene, taking him into custody minutes after the assault. Investigators determined there was no prior interaction between the suspect and the victim, labeling the attack as completely random and unprovoked.
However, despite the severity of the incident, authorities confirmed that the man was released later the same day, reigniting criticism of New York’s bail reform policies that often allow suspects in violent crimes to walk free pending further investigation.
Witnesses Describe the Terrifying Moment
Eyewitnesses recalled the shocking speed of the attack…