A violent confrontation at a busy downtown Toronto subway station has resulted in criminal charges for both a TTC employee and a transit rider, after an investigation revealed a mutual stabbing incident.
Altercation Escalates to Violence at Dundas Station
Toronto Police report that the incident occurred at Dundas Station, located at Yonge and Dundas Streets, shortly after 1 p.m. on November 26, 2025. The station has been renamed TMU Station, though legacy signage remains.
According to police, a verbal dispute erupted near the station's fare collection area between a male customer and a female TTC employee who were strangers to one another. The argument quickly turned physical, with both parties assaulting each other.
Investigators allege the TTC employee, Rushell Tucker, 40, of Toronto, first produced a knife and stabbed the customer. Following this, the two individuals separated briefly. However, police state the customer then returned and allegedly stabbed the TTC employee with a knife.
Charges Laid Against Both Parties
Both the 42-year-old rider and the TTC employee sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to hospital. The male customer was arrested immediately after the altercation.
Gregory Bernard, 42, of Toronto, was charged with three counts of assault, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, assault with a weapon, and aggravated assault. He appeared in court on November 27.
Following further investigation, police announced on Saturday, December 6, that the TTC employee had also been arrested. Rushell Tucker was taken into custody on Friday, December 5. She faces charges of assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, carrying a concealed weapon, aggravated assault, and obstructing police. Her court date is scheduled for January 30, 2026.
Aftermath and Institutional Response
In the immediate aftermath of the incident, TTC CEO Mandeep Lali issued a statement on social media platform X, condemning the attack on the employee as "unacceptable" and expressing that the transit authority was "deeply disturbed" by the violence against a staff member dedicated to serving the public.
The Ontario Sunshine List shows a Rushell Tucker employed as a TTC station collector who earned just under $103,000 in 2024. No further details about the relationship between the individuals or the cause of the initial argument have been released by authorities.
Toronto Police are continuing their investigation and urge anyone with information to contact them at 416-808-5204 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).