New York City police are seeking a suspect involved in an assault on a subway passenger, which occurred on an "A/C" train during evening rush hour on August 9, 2026. The incident took place near the Fulton Street and Nassau Street stations around 7:30 p.m.
The unidentified individual reportedly struck a 49-year-old man with a large gardening tool, causing minor injuries to his hand and legs. The victim declined medical attention at the scene.
Images released by the New York Police Department show the suspect, described as a man with a dark complexion, approximately 30 years old, 6 feet tall, with an athletic build, short black hair, and brown eyes. At the time of the incident, he was reportedly wearing a black tank top, black pants, a blue baseball cap, and a silver necklace. The photos also show the suspect smiling while holding the tool with a wooden handle as he fled the train.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or the Spanish language tip line at 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).