A sushi chef, Ferdianto Suwandi, was viciously attacked by a deranged individual with a random sucker punch outside a subway station in Queens. The violent assault left Suwandi severely injured, with a split lip and contemplating leaving the city.
Recalling the attack, Suwandi said, “When I felt the hit, I felt like it was a knife or a hammer. Turned out that it was a sucker punch.”
The incident occurred on October 11 outside the 61st Street-Woodside 7 train stop in Queens as Suwandi was returning home from work in Manhattan. As he was about to cross the road, he was attacked out of nowhere by an unidentified man.
Recounting the moment, Suwandi said, “I never said anything to him. I didn’t know this guy, I never saw him before.”
The sudden attack left Suwandi unconscious for about a minute, with blurred vision and hearing impairment upon regaining consciousness. Bystanders rushed to help him, shocked by the bloodied scene.
Following the assault, Suwandi required stitches for his busted lip and found it difficult to eat even days after the incident. He expressed his emotional pain and struggle to consume anything other than soft foods like instant noodles and porridge.
Suwandi, still shaken by the attack, called for government officials to address subway violence and ensure the safety of commuters. He admitted to feeling afraid and considering relocating due to the lack of safety in New York City.
“People are afraid, including myself. I’m a 29-year-old grown man and this is what happened to me. New York is not safe anymore,” Suwandi shared.
