Two suspects in subway stabbing sought by police

Police are looking for two suspects who allegedly violently stabbed a young man in February.

The incident occurred on Friday, February 19th, around 5:45 p.m. when three men got into an argument on the northbound 2 and 5 train platform in the East 149th Street Bronx subway station.

One of the men then stabbed the 23-year-old victim in the abdomen. EMS took the young man to a local hospital where he was treated for his wounds.

Police described the suspects as follows:

The first is an older Hispanic male (approximately 45 years old). He stands around 5-foot-6 to 5-foot-7 and weighs approximately 190 pounds. Police said at the time of the incident he was wearing a black skull cap, a gray waist-length jacket and eye glasses, and he was carrying a cane.

The second suspect is described as a Hispanic male between 20 and 25 years old. Police said he stands between 5-foot-8 and 5-foot-11, and he weighs 150 to 165 pounds. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a black skull cap, a black waist-length jacket and black jeans.

Police encourage anyone with information in regards to this incident to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).

You can also submit your tip by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website or by texting to 274637 and then entering TIP577.

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