Suspect Arrested for Union Square Subway Stabbing

25-year-old Brooklyn man charged with assault for December 2025 attack

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Police have arrested a 25-year-old Brooklyn man named Christopher Betancourt for allegedly stabbing a 45-year-old man inside the Union Square subway station in New York City in December 2025. Betancourt was apprehended this week after officers spotted him entering the subway system and found him in possession of a dagger and pepper spray.

Why it matters

Violent crimes in the New York City subway system have been an ongoing concern, with incidents of assault, robbery, and other attacks impacting rider safety and public perceptions of transit security. This arrest highlights the efforts of law enforcement to identify and apprehend suspects involved in these types of subway-related violent incidents.

The details

According to police, Betancourt allegedly stabbed the 45-year-old victim multiple times on the platform of the Union Square station on December 10, 2025. Betancourt then fled the scene on an arriving L train. Police say Betancourt has a prior arrest record, including a gun charge.

  • The alleged stabbing incident occurred on December 10, 2025.
  • Betancourt was arrested by police on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.

The players

Christopher Betancourt

A 25-year-old man from Brooklyn who was arrested and charged with assault for allegedly stabbing a man inside the Union Square subway station.

The 45-year-old victim

The man who was allegedly stabbed multiple times by Betancourt on the Union Square subway platform in December 2025.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to work to ensure the safety of all New Yorkers using our public transit system.”

— Mayor Eric Adams (Twitter)

What’s next

Betancourt is expected to appear in court in the coming days for a bail hearing related to the assault charges.

The takeaway

This arrest underscores the ongoing challenges of maintaining safety and security in the New York City subway system, and the importance of law enforcement efforts to quickly identify and apprehend suspects involved in violent crimes against transit riders.