Veteran train operator stabbed by unruly passenger in Brooklyn attack

In a shocking incident that has left the subway community reeling, a veteran train operator was brutally stabbed by a passenger who refused to exit the train at its final stop in Brooklyn.

The attack occurred around 10:50 a.m. on the No. 4 subway line at the Crown Heights-Utica Ave. station.

Myran Pollack, a 60-year-old train operator with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), was performing his duty of clearing the train when he encountered the assailant, a 27-year-old passenger. MTA officials reported that Pollack was walking through the subway car, instructing remaining passengers to disembark, as mandated by MTA regulations.

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During this routine procedure, the passenger refused to comply, leading to a violent confrontation. Transport Workers Union Local 100, representing MTA employees, confirmed that Pollack was stabbed between six and nine times during the altercation.

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) rushed Pollack to Kings County Hospital, where he underwent surgery for multiple stab wounds to his chest, abdomen, and leg. Union members have since reported that he is in critical condition, highlighting the grave nature of the injuries sustained in the attack.

The assailant fled the scene but was later apprehended by police. Reports indicate that he has a troubling history, with 14 prior arrests, including an assault on an MTA conductor.

Myran Pollack has dedicated his career to the MTA since 1999, and this incident underscores the dangers faced by transit workers in their line of duty.

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