Incident Overview
A man is fighting for his life Wednesday morning at a Brooklyn hospital after being stabbed multiple times during an apparent dispute with a motorcyclist, police said.
Location and Time of Incident
Law enforcement sources reported that the incident unfolded at around 6:36 p.m. on May 20 outside a convenience store at 931 Broadway in Bushwick.
Details of the Incident
According to police, the victim, a 38-year-old man, became involved in a verbal dispute with a woman. Moments later, the suspect, described as a man wearing a motorcycle club jacket, approached the man and went on the attack, stabbing him three times in the back and once in the stomach.
Cause of the Argument and Relationship Between Suspects
The cause of the argument and the relationship between the woman and the stabbing suspect were not immediately known, police reported.
Response and Aftermath
Both the suspect and the woman fled by the time officers from the 83rd Precinct responded to the incident. EMS rushed the victim to Kings County Hospital, where he was listed in critical condition.
FILE – Police at a Brooklyn crime scene
Photo by Lloyd Mitchell
Investigation and Call for Information
So far, no arrests have been made in the ongoing investigation, police said.
Anyone with information regarding this stabbing 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 incident highlights the need for vigilance and community engagement in preventing and solving crimes. The police are working to apprehend the suspects and are seeking the public’s assistance in providing any information that may lead to their capture.
FAQs
Q: What was the location of the incident?
A: The incident occurred outside a convenience store at 931 Broadway in Bushwick.
Q: What was the nature of the dispute that led to the stabbing?
A: The dispute started as a verbal argument between the victim and a woman, which escalated when a man wearing a motorcycle club jacket intervened and stabbed the victim.
Q: What is the condition of the victim?
A: The victim, a 38-year-old man, is in critical condition at Kings County Hospital.
Q: How can one provide information to aid in the investigation?
A: Individuals can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS, submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or reach out on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips.
