For many people living in NYC, the subway is just part of everyday life. You wait for the train, listen to music or people-watch, and expect to get from one place to another without much happening. But every now and then, something reminds you that not every trip is predictable. A New York woman posted a TikTok saying she was attacked while waiting to ride the subway downtown from Times Square and is sharing the incident to warn others to stay alert.
According to her account, she had noticed a homeless person pushing a wheelchair approaching from behind. When she shifted aside to make room for them to pass, the person circled back and swung toward her. Because she reacted fast, the aggressor didn’t fully land the blow. “They made slight contact with me, but I had adjusted, so it wasn’t a full contact. I’m like—I feel like I got attacked,” she told viewers. She says she shouted, “Hey, don’t f**king touch me,” and ran to the far end of the platform. That shout brought others over to check on her, and the attacker did not continue to follow.
Later, when she had a moment to think, she reflected on her own reaction, wondering whether the incident counted as an attack because the contact was slight. She ultimately reminded herself it was an attack, not an overreaction. She says she’s sharing the story in “real time” to help others stay safe and to show that even when you take precautions, dangerous things can still happen.
What People Are Saying About the New York Subway Incident
Many viewers expressed sympathy and concern for the woman’s experience. “Oh no sorry to hear that happened 🥺,” one person wrote. A second added, “So sorry to hear this! I had some scary experiences before moving out of the city last year. Stay safe <3.” Someone else urged her to take further action, writing, “I hope you made a police report. This person will probably do it again. Glad you are safe.”
Others related to her story by sharing similar encounters. “I’ve been attacked too! It’s so scary when you’ve been doing all the right things and staying aware. I’m glad you’re okay ❤,” a commenter said. One person recalled, “I was attacked on the DC metro one time by a homeless person and literally no one tried to help me. I went back to driving my car.” Another admitted, “No I literally got grabbed walking by Rockefeller and the way it happens SOOO fast. Glad you’re okay 😭 I’ve started holding my filled Stanley cup for protection instead of putting it in my bag.”
Several commenters also praised her response and the advice she shared. “Glad you’re safe but so sorry this happened 💔 this is genuinely very good advice on how to handle these situations, we gotta stick together ❤,” one wrote. Another summed up the fear many felt, stating, “Omg this is my worst nightmare and it feels so much more realistic these days.”
