Another subway crime in Queens has resulted in the death of a 43-year-old resident. This has reignited concerns over subway safety and has led to renewed demands for better security measures.
The New York City subway system’s safety has come into question after a disturbing incident occurred during the morning rush hour on Thursday. A 43-year-old woman from Woodside, Queens was viciously assaulted and robbed at a Manhattan subway station while on her way to work at an Upper East Side hospital.
The victim, who wished to keep her identity private, reported that the assault took place at the East 63rd Street and Lexington Avenue station as she waited for an uptown Q train at approximately 7:30 a.m. She described the platform as being nearly empty, with another train having just left.
The victim recounted the incident, stating that she spotted a woman steadily making her way towards her. At first, she assumed that the stranger was just passing by. But as the woman approached, she lifted her arm as if to attack. Despite trying to avoid the blow, the victim was struck in the face.
After the assault, the perpetrator took hold of the victim’s phone, which had fallen to the ground. Seeking assistance, the victim rushed upstairs to the on-duty MTA employees. Despite declining medical attention for the injuries she sustained on her head, she confessed to having psychological struggles in the aftermath of the mugging.
After the incident, the victim has decided to steer clear of the station, even though it’s a regular part of her daily commute. “I take this route every day to go to work, but now I might opt for an alternative,” she expressed. “It may take a little more time, but I don’t think I’ll be using that station again.”
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