NYPD releases new image of man accused of slashing tourist in Queens train station
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) – Police have released a new image of a man accused of slashing a tourist in the Queens Plaza train station last week.
The suspect allegedly slashed the 29-year-old victim's neck from behind, unprovoked, on the platform of the E, M and R line.
The victim is expected to recover, according to authorities.
Police describe the suspect as last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and black vest.
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