Authorities in Manhattan are investigating a series of stabbings that occurred on Monday morning, resulting in two fatalities and one individual critically injured. The suspect, a 51-year-old man, carried out the attacks across different locations in Manhattan without speaking to his victims.
The first incident took place on West 19th Street, where a construction worker was fatally stabbed near the Hudson River around 8:30 a.m. Two hours later, another man was attacked while fishing in the East River near East 30th Street, resulting in his death.
The suspect then moved north along the riverfront and at approximately 10:55 a.m., a woman was stabbed multiple times near the United Nations headquarters on East 42nd Street. She is currently in critical condition at a local hospital.
The suspect, who is believed to be homeless, was apprehended by authorities with blood on his clothes and two kitchen knives in his possession. Mayor Eric Adams expressed shock and concern over the unprovoked attacks, highlighting potential failures in the criminal justice system.
Police Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny stated that the attacks occurred within a span of 2 1/2 hours, indicating a rapid and violent spree. A passing cab driver witnessed the third attack and promptly alerted a nearby police officer, leading to the suspect's arrest.
The identities of the suspect and victims have not been disclosed at this time. The investigation into the motive behind these tragic incidents is ongoing as authorities work to piece together the events that transpired on that fateful morning in Manhattan.
