Authorities in Queens are on the lookout for a man accused of slapping an MTA conductor at the Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Ave. subway station last Thursday evening. According to ABC7NY, the incident occurred just before 7:30 p.m. The conductor, who was performing his duties when struck, experienced dizziness and swelling to his right eye after his glasses were knocked onto the tracks.
As reported by NY Daily News, the assault occurred aboard the train, according to a source who did not provide additional details. In response, the 26-year-old Metropolitan Transportation Authority conductor was treated on-site by EMS medics for injuries sustained from what appeared to be a particularly forceful slap.
The identity of the assailant, described as having dark hair and a mustache, remains unknown as he managed to flee the scene post-assault. Details are still emerging on whether the confrontation was provoked or if any exchange of words preceded the incident. Officials continue to stress the seriousness of assaults on MTA employees, noting that an attack on a conductor can result in a second-degree felony charge, carrying a potential sentence of up to seven years in prison…