NYC: Accused Subway Slasher Was Released Hours Before Attacks Following Knife Dispute with Cops
32-year-old Donny Ubiera reportedly brandished a knife at police officers, but was released within a day
A Queens man was arrested over the weekend and has been accused of committing two unprovoked stabbing attacks in the span of 24 hours. The suspected NYC subway slasher brandished a knife at NYPD officers just hours before the attacks. Despite having 14 prior arrests, he was released after just one night, at which point he carried out the random attacks.
Donny Ubiera, 32, reportedly stabbed two NYC commuters in separate incidents on Friday and Saturday.
The Queens man is accused of first stabbing a 62-year-old man onboard a southbound 7 train around 8:30 a.m. Friday, according to NBC 4 New York. Police said the victim was slashed in the face and hand, requiring several stitches at the hospital.
Ubiera allegedly fled the Queensboro Plaza station and was captured on surveillance footage. Police later released an image of the suspect, who was wearing a black and gold button shirt with black shorts.
In the second attack, which occurred the following morning around 7:15 a.m., a commuter was stabbed in the neck with a large knife. The victim, who was attacked on a subway platform, was rushed to an area hospital. The victim’s condition has been listed as “critical.”
Police later arrested Ubiera late Saturday night near Flushing. The 32-year-old will be facing charges of attempted murder, assault and criminal possession of a weapon.
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