Bahar Ostadan

Police first claimed a knife was recovered Sunday but reversed course Monday, saying they were searching for a man seen taking the weapon from the scene.

It’s part of a larger effort by New York City police around the Jewish High Holy Days.

The allegations date from as far back as the 1960s to recent years.

Mayor Eric Adams has vowed to fight the charges.

Calls for police to release video footage of the chaotic incident had grown all week.

Authorities say the violent encounter took less than three minutes to unfold.

The suspect, Derell Mickles, could face charges of attempted assault of a police officer and two counts of fare evasion.

Four people were struck in the subway shooting, including a bystander who was hit in the head and an officer.

The man was being sought in connection with three homicides this summer and had an active bench warrant, according to officials.

Linpeng Gao filed a suit against the NYPD and its Commissioner Edward Caban on Wednesday.