Chris Olsen Shares Harrowing Experience Escaping NYC Subway Stabbing Incident
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TikTok star Chris Olsen, known for his engaging content and followed by over 13 million fans, recently shared a harrowing story of narrowly escaping a stabbing incident on the New York City subway. On a TikTok live broadcast, Olsen recounted the terrifying events that unfolded, describing how he and his companion Cara found themselves amidst chaos caused by an altercation between two men.
The Incident
Chris Olsen revealed that the confrontation began when two men on the subway started arguing, leading to one of them pulling out a knife and stabbing the other. The escalating violence caused panic among the passengers. As Olsen described, the commotion erupted suddenly:
“The guy behind us starts rushing towards the guy in front of us, and every single person on the train gets up and starts running right at Cara and I because we’re near the end of the car.”
In the midst of the chaos, Olsen and Cara were trapped near the car’s exit, with other passengers pressing against them in their attempt to escape.
This is Chris Olsen from TikTok, accompanied by a girl named Cara.
— Crime In NYC (@CrimeInNYC) January 3, 2025
In this video posted about a day ago, he describes a "Chris, meet reality" moment he experienced on the subway recently. pic.twitter.com/75H0brdGvj
A Daring Escape
Chris Olsen explained how adrenaline and quick thinking allowed him to act in the moment. He managed to pry open the door connecting subway cars, a feat he described as using “untapped superhero strength.” Olsen led other passengers through the open door to safety, but the next car was locked, leaving them stranded between cars until the train came to an emergency stop.
The conductor eventually arrived with a key, unlocking the door to the next car. Passengers huddled there in fear for approximately 20 minutes before the train resumed its journey to the next station, where Olsen and others could finally disembark.
Pulling the emergency brake by far the stupidest thing one can do in this scenario
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Viewer Reactions
After sharing his ordeal, viewers flooded the comments of Olsen’s TikTok video with messages of support and concern.
One user remarked: “I’ve seen 3 news reports about it now. I’m so thankful you both are ok. That’s so scary.”
Another commented: “Oh gosh I’m so happy both of you are safe.”
Visiting New York City, I learned the train can be risky if you’re not alert. Stay awake and aware—you’ll regret it if you don’t. I’ve seen it happen.
— sacrificepain66 (@sacrificepain66) January 3, 2025
The incident comes amid rising concerns about subway safety in New York City, with reports of violent incidents increasing in recent years. According to local news station ABC7, two men were stabbed in separate incidents on New Year’s Day, highlighting the growing fears surrounding public transit safety.
For Chris Olsen, the experience was a stark reminder of how quickly danger can arise in such public spaces. Fortunately, his quick thinking and bravery ensured that he and many others avoided potential harm.
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