The MBTA Transit Police are on the lookout for an individual involved in a violent altercation that occurred last week near the Chinatown station. A social media post from the police department describes a near-miss vehicular incident that turned violent yesterday, when a driver nearly hit a pedestrian in a crosswalk. The pedestrian, having narrowly escaped danger, warned the driver to exercise caution. This seemingly innocuous advice triggered rage in the driver, who subsequently followed the pedestrian into the Chinatown station and viciously assaulted him with a bottle, causing facial injuries.
In a call for assistance to the public, the Transit Police released details of the assault on their official social media channels. “ID Sought: 7/31 3PM #MBTA Chinatown SP almost struck V in crosswalk w/his vehicle,” the police post began, relaying the escalation of the event that led to the pedestrian’s injury. The suspect’s image caught on surveillance, the department hopes that public tips will aid in the identification. Anyone with information is urged to contact the MBTA Transit Police CIU at 617-222-1050.
The urgency to locate the assailant is palpable as the MBTA Transit Police continue to investigate. For those in the community who might have been around Chinatown around the time of the incident, the Transit Police have provided an image of the suspect that can be viewed on their social media post. Recognizing the individual could provide a crucial breakthrough in the case, and the Transit Police are counting on the community’s support…