Police probe stabbing of 2 men on Manhattan's Upper West Side as potential hate crimes
Police in Manhattan have arrested 51-year-old Raul Morales following the stabbing of two men on the Upper West Side. Authorities are investigating the attacks as potential hate crimes after reports that the suspect shouted religious slogans.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding public safety and potential hate-motivated violence in major urban centers.
Two men were stabbed on Manhattan's Upper West Side Thursday afternoon, and police arrested a suspect in connection with both attacks, according to the NYPD. Detectives are evaluating whether the attacks constitute a hate crime, authorities said.
Police identified the suspect as 51-year-old Raul Morales. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said no other suspects are being sought. Attorney information for Morales was not immediately available. Charges were still pending as of Friday morning.
According to police, the incident began near West 84th Street and Central Park West shortly after 1:30 p.m., where a 57-year-old man was stabbed in the back with a knife. EMS transported him to Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital in stable condition.
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