Brooklyn Woman Stabbed Dead in Apartment Building; Person of Interest Questioned
Investigation Underway
Brooklyn detectives are questioning a person of interest connected to a deadly stabbing late on Friday night that claimed a woman’s life.
Law enforcement sources said the homicide happened at about 11:40 p.m. on January 24 inside an apartment building at 333 East 92nd Street in East Flatbush.
Details of the Incident
Officers from the 67th Precinct, in responding to a 911 call, found the victim, a 45-year-old woman, in a hallway with multiple stab wounds to her body.
The exact motive for the stabbing remains unclear, but police sources believe the incident stemmed from a domestic dispute.
Woman Pronounced Dead
EMS rushed her to Brookdale University Hospital, where she was pronounced dead a short time later. Police have not yet released her identity, pending family notification.
Person of Interest in Custody
During the preliminary investigation, police took the person of interest into custody. The exact relationship between that individual and the victim is not yet known, police sources said Saturday morning.
Charges against the person of interest are pending the results of the ongoing investigation.
Recent Crime Statistics
The 67th Precinct had one homicide year-to-date through January 19, according to the most recent CompStat report. Last year, there were 10 murders in the precinct’s confines.
Resources for Victims of Domestic Violence
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence and abuse from a partner, you can call the City’s 24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline, 1-800-621-HOPE.
FAQs
Q: What is the current status of the investigation?
A: The investigation is ongoing, with a person of interest in custody.
Q: What is the motive behind the stabbing?
A: The exact motive is still unclear, but police believe it stemmed from a domestic dispute.
Q: How many homicides has the 67th Precinct seen this year?
A: One, as of January 19, according to the most recent CompStat report.
Q: What resources are available for victims of domestic violence?
A: The City’s 24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline, 1-800-621-HOPE, is available for those in need of support.
