Man Attacks Bus Riders with Metal Pipe in the Bronx

Bronx Bus Attacks

• 🚨 NYPD is searching for a man accused of attacking riders with a metal pipe on board an MTA bus in the Bronx.
• 🗓️ The attacks occurred on May 10th on the B19 bus route.

Witness Accounts

• 💬 Witnesses described the suspect being thrown off the bus by the driver, then blocking the bus from moving.
• 🚶 The suspect then chased the bus for another block before disappearing.
• 🗣️ One witness called the incident "bizarre" and "call for attention."

Suspect Description

• 👤 The suspect is described as 5'11" tall and weighing around 200 lbs.
• 👕 He was last seen wearing a black shirt with the word 'Security' on the back.

MTA Response and Statistics

• 📹 The MTA stated they have plenty of video and are confident the police will apprehend the suspect.
• ⚖️ The MTA hopes the criminal justice system will hold the perpetrator accountable.
• 📈 While overall assaults on MTA transit are down, felony assaults involving weapons like pipes are up 19.2% in 2025 compared to the same time last year.

Rider Concerns

• 😟 Riders expressed concern, with one rider stating they might not know if their grandchildren are safe on the bus.
• 🚌 Another rider, who has been using the bus for nearly 7 years, questioned their sense of safety on board.
• 📢 The NYPD is asking for public assistance in identifying and tracking down the suspect.