Overview
- The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force took one suspect into custody on December 18 after video of the subway encounter drew wide attention.
- The individual was charged with attempted assault in the third degree, menacing, and aggravated harassment, and authorities have not released a name.
- Investigators are reviewing whether to add hate-crime enhancements and are assessing the need for additional arrests.
- The victims, a group of Chabad bochurim returning from a Chanukah menorah lighting, reported the incident after exiting at Nostrand Avenue, and no injuries were recorded.
- Police say the confrontation began after a transfer at Franklin Avenue on a southbound No. 3 train, and Mayor Eric Adams publicly denounced the attack while urging tips to the NYPD.