Good Samaritan stabbed while intervening in fight at Queens subway station.

A violent altercation at the 82nd Street-Jackson Heights No. 7 train station in Queens on Friday afternoon has left a good Samaritan injured and a young child involved in the fracas. The incident occurred around 4:15 p.m. when a 64-year-old man, identified as Larry Boards, engaged in an argument with another commuter. During the dispute, a 38-year-old man intervened in an attempt to de-escalate the situation, prompting Boards to pull out a knife and stab him in the back.

The confrontation escalated rapidly as Boards fled the scene. In his attempt to escape, he collided with a 3-year-old boy who was waiting for the train with a parent. The collision resulted in the child falling to the station floor. Both the child and the stabbing victim were subsequently taken to Elmhurst Hospital for medical attention, where they were treated for their injuries and later released.

According to police reports, Boards has been charged with two counts of felony assault, reckless endangerment, and harassment due to his actions during the incident. Authorities apprehended him at the subway station shortly after the attack, and the knife used in the altercation was recovered on-site.

This incident highlights growing concerns over safety in public transportation systems, particularly in densely populated areas like New York City. While recent crime statistics have indicated a decline in overall violent crime, incidents like this one serve as stark reminders of the unpredictability that sometimes accompanies urban public spaces.

Boards’ arraignment is anticipated in the Queens Criminal Court as legal proceedings begin. This incident is currently under investigation, and the community remains alert as authorities continue to address issues of public safety and security on the transit system.

As urban centers grapple with balancing safety and accessibility, such altercations reinforce the need for dialogue around preventative measures to protect commuters and public spaces alike. The aftermath of this event will likely spur further discussions on public safety resources in New York City’s subway system.

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