A 21-year-old man, Luis Pallchisaca, is accused of slashing and stabbing a 25-year-old commuter, Roberto Gaspar, on a New York subway without warning, leaving him in critical condition. According to local authorities, Pallchisaca allegedly denied knowledge of the attack, claiming he only ‘scared’ the victim. The incident is similar to the recent murder of Iryna Zarutska on a train, highlighting a surge in violent crimes on public transit. Police are investigating potential connection to the city’s troubled crime situation and its impact on public safety.
The suspect, who had open cases involving assault and theft charges, was arrested three times in the past month, according to local reports. His alleged statement to detectives,