A man went on a stabbing spree in Manhattan on Monday, leaving two people dead and one critically injured. The 51-year-old suspect, who remained silent throughout the attacks, was taken into police custody with blood on his clothes and two kitchen knives in his possession. The names of the suspect and victims have not been released yet.
Mayor Eric Adams expressed shock and concern over the unprovoked attacks, emphasizing the need to address failures in the criminal justice system that may have contributed to the violence. The suspect, believed to be homeless, had a prior criminal case but further details were not disclosed.
The first victim, a 26-year-old construction worker, was killed near the Hudson River on West 19th Street early in the morning. Two hours later, a 68-year-old man fishing in the East River near East 30th Street was also fatally attacked. Both men succumbed to their injuries, according to Joseph Kenny, the New York Police Department’s chief of detectives.
The suspect then moved north along the riverfront and at around 10:55 a.m., a 36-year-old woman was stabbed multiple times near the United Nations headquarters on East 42nd Street. She is currently in critical condition at a local hospital. Fortunately, a vigilant cabdriver witnessed the attack and promptly alerted the authorities, leading to the suspect’s swift apprehension by an officer near First Avenue and East 46th Street.
The motive behind the violent rampage remains unclear, and investigators are diligently working to piece together the events that transpired. The series of attacks, marked by their brutality and randomness, have left the community reeling and searching for answers in the aftermath of the tragic loss of life.
As such incidents underscore the importance of public safety and the need for effective measures to prevent such senseless acts of violence in the future. The community is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to law enforcement authorities promptly.
