The Terrifying Trail of a Weekend of Slashing
October 28, 2025 BROOKLYN, NY — A suspect believed to be responsible for a chilling spree of random subway slashings over a single weekend is now in custody, but the details of his arrest are as bizarre as the attacks themselves. Twenty-seven-year-old Odyssey Head was apprehended in connection with a separate incident: a peculiar burglary and arson in East Flatbush, Brooklyn.
Police say early Saturday morning, around 5 a.m., Head allegedly broke into a building on New York Avenue. This wasn't a typical robbery, however; he reportedly damaged laundry appliances and then set fire to items of clothing before fleeing the scene.
Connecting the Dots: The Slashing Spree
While the arrest was initially for the burglary, authorities quickly connected Head to a terrifying 24-hour period that left three men wounded. Police suspect Head carried out the following attacks in the Flatbush area, all of which involved a slash to the left side of the victims' faces:
- Attack 1 (Saturday morning): A victim was slashed while riding a Q train.
- Attack 2 (Saturday night): The second attack occurred just before 10 p.m. near Foster Avenue and New York Avenue in East Flatbush.
- Attack 3 (Sunday morning): The third victim was attacked just before 7 a.m. on Newkirk Avenue in East Flatbush.
The victims, aged 37, 53, and 56, were all treated at a hospital and reported to be in stable condition.
The Evidence: Kitchen Knife and Psych Evaluation
At the time of his arrest, officials found Head in possession of a kitchen knife, which they believe is the weapon used in the slashings. Following his apprehension, Head was taken to Maimonides Medical Center for a psychological evaluation.
