Key facts
- The suspect in an antisemitic subway attack has been identified.
- The suspect is reportedly a former artist with a history of mental illness.
- A neighbor confirmed the suspect has mental health issues.
Sources have identified the individual responsible for an antisemitic attack on a subway as a former artist with a known history of mental illness. A neighbor from the suspect's Harlem building stated on Thursday that they had seen the individual before and confirmed they have mental health issues. The nature of the attack and the suspect's background are under investigation.