Jamar Banks of Brooklyn was arrested on Sunday, January 8th, in connection with two separate stabbing attacks on the New York City subway. The first attack occurred on New Year's Day on the Northbound 2 Train in Manhattan, where a 31-year-old man was stabbed in the back. The second attack took place the following morning on the Northbound 5 Train platform in the Bronx, where a 47-year-old MTA employee was stabbed in the back and armpit. Banks is accused of engaging in verbal disputes with both victims before attacking them. Police issued a wanted flyer identifying Banks as a suspect after the attacks, warning officers to use 'extreme caution' when approaching him.
It turns out a man who allegedly stabbed two people in separate incidents on a New York City subway reportedly has a lengthy criminal record .
The next morning, an off-duty Metropolitan Transportation Authority employee was stabbed in the back and armpit with a knife on the Northbound 5 Train platform. Authorities alleged that Banks was the suspect as well in the second stabbing incident. The 47-year-old male victim was also approached by Banks before he initiated an argument, according to police. Banks again took off after the alleged attack.
The media outlet cited police sources who also said Banks has a history of mental illness and is frequent rider of the No. 2 and No. 5 subway lines.In December, a sleeping woman was set on fire while riding in a subway car. The murder suspect in that case was identified as, an an illegal immigrant who pleaded not guilty to the murder charge on Tuesday.
Subway Stabbing Brooklyn Manhattan Bronx Criminal Record Assault Arrest
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Banks Sued Over Zelle Fraud, Agency Alleges Banks Ignored Customer ComplaintsThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a lawsuit against Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Early Warning Services (EWS), alleging that the banks failed to adequately protect customers from fraud on the Zelle peer-to-peer payments platform.
Read more »
New York City's minimum wage is set to go up New Year's Day — but some say it's not nearlyWith a new year comes new opportunities for New Yorkers making the minimum wage.
Read more »
New York company chosen to make new crystals for NYC New Year's Eve ballThis year, one local New York company will have some bragging rights as we count down to 2025 in Times Square.
Read more »
Pop-Tarts Bowl: New Name, New Popularity, New Viral MomentsThe Pop-Tarts Bowl has become one of the most popular postseason games thanks to its catchy name and creative marketing strategies. This year's game saw Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht become an internet sensation, winning MVP and receiving a massive Pop-Tart trophy.
Read more »
New Year, New Laws in New York: Minimum Wage Hike, Paid Pregnancy Leave and MoreNew York kicks off the new year with impactful legislation aimed at improving the lives of residents. These changes include a minimum wage increase in Western New York, paid time off for pregnancy-related appointments, lower insulin costs, and heat mitigation plans in schools.
Read more »
New Year's Eve Hours for Grocery Stores, Banks, and MoreFind out what's open and closed on New Year's Eve in the United States, including grocery stores, banks, the postal service, and the stock market.
Read more »