Copley T Station Incident: Man Stabbed in Neck During Altercation

MBTA Transit Police have apprehended a suspect following a violent incident at Copley Station, where a 59-year-old man was stabbed in the neck on Monday evening.

The attack occurred at approximately 8:27 PM while the victim was on the westbound platform. According to Transit Police Superintendent Richard Sullivan, investigators believe that an interaction took place between the suspect and victim prior to the stabbing.

“Our preliminary investigation indicates that the two males encountered each other outside the station,” Sullivan stated. “The assailant then followed the victim inside and attacked him before fleeing the scene.”

The injured man was alert when transported to a nearby hospital. Fortunately, the injuries sustained are not expected to be life-threatening.

Sullivan praised the efforts of Transit Police, stating, “Outstanding police work led to the prompt arrest of the alleged assailant, who is now in custody.”

The suspect has been identified as Cristian Mayen, who has been charged with several offenses, including assault and battery with a dangerous weapon leading to serious bodily injury, armed robbery, mayhem, and disorderly conduct. Court records reveal that Mayen entered a not guilty plea during his arraignment at the Boston Municipal Court on Tuesday.

Mayen is currently being held without bail, with a dangerousness hearing scheduled for Thursday. His attorney was unavailable for immediate comment.