On a Sunday night, bear spray was released in a train car at Union Square, affecting eight people. Four victims required hospitalization, while the others refused medical attention. The NYPD is searching for a male suspect, approximately 30 years old, wearing a camouflage ski mask. The individual reportedly fled the scene after the incident, which may have followed an argument on the train. Subway service was briefly disrupted due to law enforcement's response to the incident. Bear spray is designed for use against aggressive bears but was misused in this case.
Eight people were impacted by bear spray released in a train car at Union Square. Four victims were sent to hospitals, but expected to recover.
The NYPD is searching for a suspect, described as a man around age 30 wearing a camouflage ski mask, who fled the scene after the incident.
Bear spray, designed to deter aggressive bears, creates a cloud of hot pepper oil that irritates the eyes and lungs, and is misused in this incident.
Subway service was briefly affected in the area due to the law enforcement response following the release of bear spray.
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