3 Women Randomly Attacked in Brooklyn, Suspect Arrested

Police say 25-year-old Curtis Signal pushed one woman onto subway tracks and punched two others

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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A man was arrested on Saturday after allegedly randomly attacking two women and a teenager in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. According to police, the suspect, 25-year-old Curtis Signal, pushed a 51-year-old woman onto subway tracks, punched a 43-year-old woman in the face, and punched a 17-year-old girl in the face. All three victims were taken to the hospital for treatment of their injuries.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing issue of random attacks and violence in New York City's subway system, which has seen a 17% year-to-date increase in subway crime. The NYPD has responded by deploying more officers into the transit system in recent weeks.

The details

According to police, the incident began around 8:45 a.m. at the 53rd Street subway station, where Signal allegedly pushed a 51-year-old woman onto the tracks and then punched 43-year-old Benita Frias in the face. Signal then left the station and allegedly punched a 17-year-old girl in the face at 52nd Street and Fourth Avenue. Officers found Signal about two blocks away and took him into custody. He is facing multiple charges, including assault, harassment and reckless endangerment.

  • The incident began around 8:45 a.m. on February 14, 2026 at the 53rd Street subway station.

The players

Curtis Signal

A 25-year-old man who was arrested and charged with multiple counts of assault, harassment and reckless endangerment for the random attacks.

Benita Frias

A 43-year-old woman who was punched in the face by Signal at the 53rd Street subway station.

17-year-old girl

A teenager who was punched in the face by Signal at 52nd Street and Fourth Avenue.

51-year-old woman

A woman who was pushed onto the subway tracks by Signal at the 53rd Street station.

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What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow Curtis Signal to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the ongoing challenges of subway safety and random violence in New York City, prompting the NYPD to deploy more officers in the transit system in response to the recent uptick in crime.