US EditionSuspect Sought For Fatal MTA Bus Stabbing, NYPD Says
- Alvin Francis, a 41-year-old father of three from Queens, was fatally stabbed on a J90 shuttle bus in Brooklyn on May 11, 2025, around 2 p.m.
- The stabbing followed a dispute over a bus seat between Francis and an unidentified man near Crescent and Etna Streets in Cypress Hills.
- The victim was stabbed once in the abdomen, was rushed to Brookdale University Hospital, and pronounced dead, while the suspect fled and remains unidentified.
- Police released surveillance images of the suspect, described as wearing a gray zip-up sweater, black T-shirt, and carrying multiple bags, and urged the public to call 1-800-577-TIPS with information.
- The NYPD continues investigating the incident, with no arrests made as of May 13, and authorities are seeking tips to help locate the suspect.
13 Articles
13 Articles
Father of 3 Fatally Stabbed on N.Y.C. Bus After Fight Over Seat: Police
Alvin Francis, 41, of Queens was identified as the victimnews12 Man fatally stabbed in New YorkA father of three was killed following a dispute over a bus seat that turned deadly on Mother's Day weekend, officials with the New York Police Department said. Alvin Francis, 41, of Queens, N.Y., was identified as the fatal stabbing victim, multiple local news outlets reported, citing the NYPD. “See you when I get home,” was the last thing he said to …
Stranger fatally stabs NYC man during broad-daylight fight over seat on MTA bus: cops
Alvin Francis was riding a J90 shuttle bus just before 2 p.m. Sunday at Crescent and Etna streets in Cypress Hills when a feud erupted with a backpack-wearing passenger over seating, cops and sources said.
'No one should lose a life': Fatal bus stabbing in Brooklyn shocks family and community
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) -- A fatal stabbing on a city bus not only shocked a family but also an entire community, as the victim was known as a loving husband, father, and respected member of his community. One of the victim's neighbors tells PIX11 News he knew him for at least 20 years and that the man meant a lot to his neighborhood in Queens, where he lived for many years. More Local News "He's been working hard. He has his own business, …
Brooklyn man killed in bus stabbing in seat fight, police say
Police say a killer is still on the run following a deadly stabbing aboard an MTA bus in Brooklyn. According to law enforcement, 41-year-old Alvin Francis and a second man got into an argument on a J90 shuttle bus in Cypress Hills. Police said the fight broke out between the two men over a seat on the bus. The incident...
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
