Rider Sucker Punched on Subway
Stranger Starts Argument Then Punches Rider The NYPD is searching for this man for allegedly sucker punching a straphanger waiting for a train. -Photo by NYPD By Dan Gesslein Queens Voice April 18, 2024 QUEENS - A man waiting for a train in Jamaica Hills was repeatedly smashed in the face by a man during a random attack, cops said. At around 3:30 am on April 12, a 37-year-old man was standing on the platform waiting for a northbound F train at the 169th Street subway station. Cops said a man began arguing with the straphanger. Then the man walked over to rider and punched the victim twice in the face, cops said. The attacker then ran off. The victim suffered injuries to his mouth but refused medical attention at the scene. The NYPD released surveillance video taken from the subway station. The suspect is described as a male with a dark complexion and medium build. He has a beard and dreadlocks. He wore a black track suit with patches on the left side of the ch