June 2, 2022
New York – A man was stabbed after a fellow straphanger made anti-gay remarks at him aboard a train in the Bronx on the first day of Pride month, police said.
The 31-year-old victim was aboard a northbound No. 2 train approaching 149th Street subway station when the suspect started a verbal dispute with him at around 1 a.m., according to authorities.
The suspect then used anti-gay language before stabbing the man in the right arm using a sharp object.
The suspect fled and the victim was taken by EMS to a hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.
Police have asked for help finding the suspect.
Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-8477.
