Man Stabbed Near Madison Square Garden in Unrelated Incident to Tourist Slashing on Upper West Side
A man was stabbed about one block from Madison Square Garden late Wednesday afternoon hours after a tourist was slashed that same morning on the Upper West Side in an apparently unrelated incident, authorities said.
Incident Details
According to police sources, an unidentified man was walking on 34th Street and 8th Avenue at around 4:32 p.m. on Nov. 20 when he allegedly got into an argument with another man.
The dispute ended with the suspect brutally stabbing the victim three times throughout the right forearm, lower back, and right leg, authorities said.
Victim’s Condition
EMS rushed the victim to Bellevue Hospital for treatment; he is expected to survive.
Description of Suspect
The perpetrator is described as wearing black sweatpants and a black hat and was last fleeing northbound on 8th Avenue.
Police Response
Police sealed off the area but soon had to respond to a woman allegedly suffering from an overdose in the bathroom of a McDonald’s on the same block.
EMS was forced to wheel her through the crime scene in order to transport her to a local hospital.
Investigation Ongoing
No arrests have been made in either case and the investigation remains ongoing.
How to Provide Tips
Anyone with information regarding the incident or the suspect’s whereabouts 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 incidents highlight the importance of community vigilance and cooperation with law enforcement in preventing and solving crimes. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities urge anyone with information to come forward and provide tips.
FAQs
Q: What happened in the incident near Madison Square Garden?
A: A man was stabbed multiple times by another man during an argument on 34th Street and 8th Avenue.
Q: What was the condition of the victim?
A: The victim was taken to Bellevue Hospital for treatment and is expected to survive.
Q: Has anyone been arrested in connection with the incident?
A: No, no arrests have been made in either case, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Q: How can I provide tips to the police?
A: You can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS, submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
