BREAKING: A 26-year-old man was arrested earlier today following a violent incident at the 53rd Street subway station in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. According to NYPD officials, the suspect, identified as Caleb Polidore, allegedly slashed a 33-year-old man multiple times during a heated argument around 1 p.m.
Emergency responders rushed the victim to the hospital, where he is currently listed in stable condition. Witnesses at the scene reported seeing the altercation escalate near the station’s turnstiles, with police confirming that a box cutter was involved in the attack.
Authorities quickly apprehended Polidore at the scene, charging him with assault, weapons possession, menacing, and harassment. The details surrounding the argument that led to this shocking act are still under investigation, as police are working to uncover the motive behind the dispute.
This incident comes amid a complex backdrop in transit safety. While felony assaults in the 72nd Precinct, encompassing Sunset Park and Windsor Terrace, have decreased by approximately 10% compared to last year, transit crime overall has surged by 31%, exceeding 30 incidents this year alone through December 28.
The NYPD reports that despite an overall decline in transit crime citywide—down nearly 5% year over year—felony assaults remain consistent. Notably, 2025 has been marked as the transit system’s safest year since 2009, excluding the early pandemic period when ridership significantly dropped.
As investigations continue, the community remains on alert. Authorities urge anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.
