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id: abe16a4385
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-11 16:45 EST
updated: 2026-11-11 17:03 EST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Man attacked with pocket knife at Downtown Crossing station

Investigation underway after a rider was attacked with a pocket knife at Downtown Crossing station. Transit Police said the suspect may have mental health issues.

Section: [Public Safety](/boston/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority](/boston/wiki/massachusetts-bay-transportation-authority.md), [MBTA Transit Police](/boston/wiki/mbta-transit-police.md)

## Coverage

- [Boston 25 News (FOX)](https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/investigation-underway-after-mbta-rider-attacked-with-pocket-knife-downtown-crossing-station/F652GCNEZJDEZCN7YQXAXN6HH4/), 2026-11-11 16:45 EST: Investigation underway after MBTA rider attacked with pocket knife at Downtown Crossing station
- [Boston.com](https://www.boston.com/news/crime/2026/11/11/man-slashed-with-knife-in-downtown-crossing-t-stop/), 2026-11-11 17:03 EST: Man slashed with knife in Downtown Crossing T stop

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