Murder Mystery Unfolds on Upper West Side
Police on the Upper West Side are working to unravel a murder mystery that saw a man stabbed to death Friday morning inside a longtime friend’s apartment.
Circumstances of the Incident
According to police sources, 46-year-old Alfred Soto was stabbed to death inside the 6th floor of 65 West 96 Street just after 10:05 a.m. on November 15. A group of men, claiming they arrived to pick up dogs, forced their way into the apartment where Soto’s friend resides.
The Events Leading Up to the Murder
Sources familiar with the incident told amNewYork Metro that Soto’s friend’s 19-year-old daughter was home at the time, and when she saw the group of men, she fled and locked herself in the back bedroom. She then called her mother, who called Soto for help.
The Murder
During the altercation, a gunshot was fired, and the group fled the apartment down the building staircase. When the young woman emerged, she found Soto face up in the living room with three stab wounds to the body. EMS rushed him to Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Facts and Circumstances
Sources reported that Soto was found with a knife in his pocket, which was not believed to have been used in the altercation. A bullet casing was also found on the couch, although it was unclear if anyone was struck by gunfire.
Investigation and Perpetrators
The four to five perpetrators are believed to have fled in a U-haul van and made their getaway by driving through the Central Park transverse and throwing Soto’s cellphone from the vehicle window. No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Conclusion
The murder of Alfred Soto on the Upper West Side is a tragic and disturbing incident. The investigation is ongoing, and police are working to identify and apprehend the perpetrators. Anyone with information regarding the suspect’s whereabouts is urged to come forward and cooperate with the authorities.
FAQs
Q: What happened to the victim, Alfred Soto?
A: Soto was stabbed to death inside his friend’s apartment on the Upper West Side.
