Introduction to the Incident
A deadly stabbing occurred in Brooklyn over the weekend, prompting a police investigation and a search for the suspect responsible. The incident happened on June 21, just before 3:30 p.m., along Livonia Avenue and Cleveland Street in East New York.
Details of the Attack
According to police sources, a 33-year-old man was the target of a brutal attack. He was approached by an unknown man and stabbed in the torso. The victim, severely wounded, was rushed to Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, where he could not be saved and was pronounced dead. Police have withheld his identity, pending family notification. The incident was reported to the 75th Precinct.
Cause of the Attack
Law enforcement sources report that the victim was targeted due to an altercation he had with the perpetrator earlier that day. While police did not report what the argument stemmed from, they say he returned with a knife and stabbed the victim to death. A knife has been recovered by police.
Investigation and Search for the Suspect
Police sources report that they are hot on the suspect’s trail and are working to track him down. However, no arrests have been made yet, and the investigation remains ongoing.
FILE – A medical examiner’s crew loads a body into a van.
File photo/Dean Moses
Call for Information
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 stabbing in Brooklyn highlights the importance of resolving conflicts peacefully and the need for community vigilance in preventing such violent acts. As the investigation continues, it is crucial for anyone with information to come forward to help bring the perpetrator to justice.
FAQs
- Q: What was the location of the stabbing?
A: The stabbing occurred along Livonia Avenue and Cleveland Street in East New York, Brooklyn. - Q: What was the time of the incident?
A: The incident happened just before 3:30 p.m. on June 21. - Q: How can one provide information about the stabbing?
A: Information can be provided by calling Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS or submitting tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org. - Q: Is the suspect in custody?
A: No, the suspect is not in custody yet, and the investigation is ongoing.
