52-year-old man stabbed in back over smoking dispute on Brooklyn subway train; suspect apprehended.

A dispute over smoking on a New York City subway train in Brooklyn led to one man stabbing another multiple times in the back. The incident occurred before the NYPD announced plans to increase police presence in the subway system to combat fare skipping. The victim, a 52-year-old man, was taken to the hospital in stable condition, and the suspect was apprehended outside a Brooklyn train station. The stabbing occurred after an argument between the two passengers over someone smoking on the train, an activity which is not allowed and can result in a $50 fine.

March 25, 2024
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