Subway Stabbing Incident in Greenwich Village

A homeless man, described as “mentally unstable,” allegedly stabbed a 51-year-old man during the busy morning commute in a Greenwich Village subway station, according to police and sources.

The encounter occurred around 7:30 a.m. on a Brooklyn-bound D train at West 4th Street. Apparently, the two men, who were strangers, bumped into each other as they exited the train.

Reports indicate that the suspect, identified as 30-year-old Judge Jackson, attacked the victim from behind, using a knife to inflict a stab wound.

The victim was promptly transported to Bellevue Hospital and is reportedly in stable condition.

Surveillance footage captured Jackson, clad in dark gray sweatpants and a black shirt, jumping onto the train. It’s unsettling to think how quickly a normal commute can turn dangerous.

Jackson was arrested around 1 p.m. on Friday, more than a day after the incident, and faces charges that include both felony and misdemeanor assault.

With a record of 11 prior arrests, Jackson is known for grand larceny and has a history of offenses within the public transportation system, sources mentioned.

His most recent arrest happened in July, involving three separate cases of grand theft. Additionally, police have responded to ten incidents where Jackson was classified as an “emotionally disturbed individual.”

After his arrest, he was hospitalized, though the reasons behind this are currently unclear.

Looking at the larger picture, felony assaults on the transit system have seen a slight increase this year, with 453 cases reported compared to 445 in 2024. Nevertheless, serious crime overall on the trains has decreased by about 4%, with 1,639 incidents logged compared to 1,706 in the same time frame last year.