Crime & Safety

Off-Duty NYPD Officer Attacked, Slashed Inside Union Square Subway Station

Police say the officer was leaving the station around noon when he walked by the 42-year-old suspect, Benjamin Mazyck.

(Courtesy of Tim Lee)

June 16, 2021

An off-duty NYPD officer was attacked and slashed at the Union Square subway station Tuesday.

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Police say the officer was leaving the station around noon when he walked by the 42-year-old suspect, Benjamin Mazyck.

The two exchanged words, and the officer walked away.

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