Police hunt for suspected serial slasher in Brooklyn

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Monday, October 27, 2025
Man wanted for three separate slashing attacks in Brooklyn
Jaysha Patel reports.

EAST FLATBUSH, Brooklyn (WABC) -- Police are warning of a suspected serial slasher who attacked three men this weekend in Brooklyn, slashing all three on the left side of their faces.

The first attack occurred Saturday morning on a Q train. Another attack happened Saturday night just before 10 p.m. on Foster Avenue and New York Avenue in East Flatbush.

The third attack happened Sunday just before 7 a.m. on Newkirk Avenue in East Flatbush.

The victims' ages are 37, 53 and 56. They were all taken to the hospital in stable condition.

The suspect is approximately 6 feet, 2 inches tall. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, a beige hooded sweatshirt, black shorts and white sneakers. He also had a black face mask and a black and gray bag.

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