A shocking wave of random violence has once again shaken the city’s subway system. Police have arrested 27-year-old Odyssey Head, suspected of carrying out a string of three knife attacks in less than 24 hours across the East Flatbush area of Brooklyn.
According to the NYPD, the suspect was taken into custody late Monday after officers identified him through surveillance footage from multiple subway stations. He was allegedly found carrying a knife believed to have been used in the assaults. Head is also being investigated for his involvement in a nearby burglary and an attempted arson inside a residential building, adding to the list of charges against him.
Authorities say the victims suffered non-fatal injuries but were hospitalized for treatment. “These were unprovoked attacks that caused panic among passengers,” said an NYPD spokesperson. “We’re grateful for the swift coordination between transit and local precinct officers that led to the arrest.”
The recent incident has reignited public concerns about safety on New York’s subway network, particularly as the city continues efforts to rebuild commuter confidence. In recent months, officials have increased police presence underground and installed more cameras, yet random acts of violence persist, prompting renewed calls for long-term reforms in mental-health outreach and community policing.
City Council members are expected to address the issue in an upcoming transportation and public safety hearing, as advocates urge a balance between surveillance expansion and citizens’ privacy rights.
As one commuter put it: “We want to feel safe riding to work again—but without turning every subway car into a police checkpoint.”
