QUEENS (PIX11) — A man was stabbed to death while he was riding a New York City subway Wednesday evening, police said.
The 59-year-old victim was stabbed while riding a northbound J train. Authorities say a person of interest is currently in police custody.
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Police received a 911 call at 5:20 p.m. requesting assistance inside the Woodhaven Boulevard Subway Station.
A 59-year-old man was found unresponsive with multiple stab wounds throughout his body. Emergency Medical Services transported the victim to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead, authorities said.
A preliminary investigation revealed the victim had gotten into a fight with a person who may be emotionally disturbed, sources tell PIX11 News.
No arrests have been made.
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Matthew Euzarraga is a multimedia journalist from El Paso, Texas. He has covered local news and LGBTQIA topics in the New York City Metro area since 2021. He joined the PIX11 Digital team in 2023. You can see more of his work here.
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