New York Officials Condemn Stabbing of Migrant Teen to Death
New York elected officials are condemning the unknown perpetrators who stabbed a migrant teen to death and left another hospitalized Thursday night following an attack in Lower Manhattan.
Details of the Attack
According to police sources, 17-year-old Yeremi Colino and an 18-year-old teen were walking in the Financial District outside of 17 John St. when they were approached by three men and asked if they spoke English. When they said they didn’t, authorities said, the suspects went on the attack — stabbing Colino in the torso and the 18-year-old in the left arm.
Investigation and Response
Officers from the 1st Precinct responded to the incident. EMS rushed both victims to Bellevue Hospital, where Colino was pronounced dead. The 18-year-old victim is expected to survive.
Condemnation from Elected Officials
U.S. Rep. Dan Goldman (D-Brooklyn/Manhattan) condemned the incident as racist and called for the perpetrators to be prosecuted.
“Two migrant teenagers were stabbed in our city because they didn’t speak English. I condemn this racist, xenophobic hatred in the strongest terms – it has no place in our city and must be rejected. These suspects must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” Goldman wrote.
U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-Bronx) also joined the outrage, sharing the original amNewYork Metro article on X, formerly known as Twitter.
“[T]hree violent criminals approached two migrants, asking them about their fluency in English before savagely stabbing one of them to death and seriously wounding the other,” Torres wrote. “All New Yorkers must be equally protected from violent crime regardless of income and immigration status. Public safety is not a privilege but a right.”
Witness Account
An eyewitness saw the attack unfold, telling amNewYork Metro that it left him shaken.
“I saw it like 20 seconds after it happened,” said one witness, 23-year-old Javier Pau. “I’m pretty sure they were stabbing and walking, like on the way here, and then next thing I know, I saw the kid and he was covered in blood.”
Perpetrators Still at Large
Police sources say the perpetrators remain at large.
How to Help
If you have any information about the deadly stabbing, you can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
Conclusion
The stabbing of Yeremi Colino and the 18-year-old victim is a tragic reminder of the violence and hatred that exists in our society. It is essential that we come together to condemn this senseless act and work towards creating a more just and equitable society for all.
FAQs
Q: What happened during the attack?
A: According to police sources, three men approached the two migrant teens and asked if they spoke English. When they said they didn’t, the suspects went on the attack, stabbing Colino in the torso and the 18-year-old in the left arm.
Q: Who are the perpetrators?
A: The perpetrators are still at large and have not been identified.
Q: How can I help?
A: If you have any information about the deadly stabbing, you can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
