Queens Commuter Critically Stabbed at Mets‑Willets Point; Suspect Identified, Charged
On Sept. 21, 2025, Roberto Gaspar, 25, was ambushed and repeatedly stabbed on the No. 7 train at the Mets‑Willets Point station, suffering larynx injuries that left him intubated, unable to swallow and in critical condition. Police identified 21‑year‑old Luis Pallchisaca as the suspect — he has been charged with attempted murder, assault and criminal possession of a weapon, prosecutors say he admitted wearing the shirt seen on surveillance but denied remembering the stabbing, allegedly telling investigators “I just scared him and left,” and authorities released footage and urged witnesses to call in tips while noting he had three arrests and open cases in the prior 30 days.
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Commuter critical in latest blue city unprovoked throat slashing attack; suspect claims 'I just scared him'
New information:
- Suspect identified as 21‑year‑old Luis Pallchisaca.
- Prosecutors say Pallchisaca is charged with attempted murder, assault and criminal possession of a weapon.
- Attack occurred Sept. 21, 2025 at the Mets‑Willets Point station (No. 7 line); victim is Roberto Gaspar, 25.
- Medical details: Gaspar suffered larynx injuries, had a breathing tube placed and remained in critical condition and unable to swallow.
- Prosecutors quote: Queens Assistant DA Samuel Pellegrino reported the suspect admitted wearing the shirt in surveillance images but denied remembering the stabbing, allegedly saying 'I just scared him and left.'
- Reporting notes suspect had three arrests in the past 30 days and open cases involving assault and theft.
Blue city commuter ambushed in random stabbing attack weeks after Charlotte train murder
New information:
- Victim: Roberto Gaspar, 25, stabbed multiple times and hospitalized in critical condition (ICU).
- Location and date: No. 7 train at 111th Street station, Queens; attack occurred Sunday night, Sept. 21, 2025.
- Investigation: NYPD released security footage showing a suspect (light complexion, slim build, approx. 20–25 years old) and urged witnesses to call 1-800-577-TIPS.