Suspect yelled 'Allahu Akbar' before stabbing Jewish man, second victim: police
A 51-year-old suspect is in custody after allegedly stabbing two men in Manhattan's Upper West Side while shouting 'Allahu Akbar.' Authorities are investigating the incident as a potential hate crime, noting that one victim is Jewish and the area has a significant Jewish population.
Why it matters
The incident raises concerns about rising antisemitism and public safety in urban centers, prompting investigations into both criminal intent and mental health factors.
A suspect is in custody after allegedly yelling "Allahu Akbar" while stabbing two men in what officials are describing as an apparent antisemitic attack in Manhattan's Upper West Side Thursday afternoon. The New York City Police Department (NYPD) said one of the victims is Jewish and that witnesses reported hearing the suspect yell "Allahu Akbar" during both assaults, which took place near West 84th Street and Central Park West, a large Jewish community. Investigators are evaluating whether the reported attacks should be classified as a hate crime and identified the suspect as Raul Morales, 51, in both assaults. According to the NYPD, the victims were stabbed in what appeared to be two separate attacks that happened near one another. NYC ANTISEMITIC INCIDENTS NEARLY TRIPLE DESPITE OTHER CRIMES REACHING RECORD LOWS A 57-year-old man was reportedly attacked near West 84th Street and Central Park West just after 1:30 p.m.
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