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Man, 35, pushed onto tracks at Brooklyn subway station, police seek shover

byKayla Thompson
January 20, 2026


A 35-year-old straphanger fell onto the tracks after being pushed by a stranger in a Brooklyn subway station, and police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the shover.

The victim was standing on the southbound R train platform at the 36th St. subway station in Sunset Park when a man he didn’t know pushed him, causing him to tumble onto the tracks just before 5 a.m. on Sunday, cops said.

Medics transported the victim to NYU Langone Hospital Brooklyn in stable condition. He is expected to recover.

A 35-year-old straphanger fell onto the tracks after being pushed by a stranger (pictured) in a Brooklyn subway station, and police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the menace who assaulted him. (NYPD)

The assailant fled.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.



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