NYC stabbing attacks that injured 2 being evaluated as potential hate crime: NYPD
Two people were stabbed in Manhattan's Upper West Side in separate attacks, leading to the arrest of 51-year-old Raul Morales. The NYPD is investigating the incident as a potential hate crime due to statements made by the suspect during the attacks.
Why it matters
The incident raises concerns regarding public safety and the potential for hate-motivated violence in urban environments.
A suspect is in custody after two people were stabbed in broad daylight in Manhattan's residential Upper West Side neighborhood on Thursday, authorities said.
According to victim and witness statements, the suspect yelled "Allahu Akbar" during both attacks, according to NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch. The NYPD is currently evaluating whether this is a potential hate crime, she said.
The first victim, a 57-year-old Asian man, was stabbed in the torso near West 84th Street and Central Park West, according to police.
The second victim, a 50-year-old Jewish man, was stabbed near West 86th Street and Amsterdam Avenue, police said.
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