New York, US: Police in Brooklyn are intensifying their search for a suspect wanted in connection with a violent stabbing inside a Bushwick deli late Wednesday night.
The Incident
Authorities say the attack occurred just after 10:30 p.m. inside a small convenience deli near Myrtle Avenue and Knickerbocker Avenue. Witnesses reported that a verbal altercation between two men quickly escalated into violence when one of them allegedly pulled out a knife and stabbed the victim multiple times before fleeing the scene on foot.
Customers inside the store at the time describe the incident as chaotic. “It all happened so fast,” said one man who asked not to be named. “One second they were arguing, the next he was bleeding and the guy ran out the door.”
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Victim’s Condition
Emergency responders from the FDNY arrived within minutes and found the victim, a man in his early 30s, suffering from stab wounds to the chest and abdomen. He was rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition. As of Thursday morning, hospital officials report that the victim remains in intensive care.
Detectives believe the suspect and the victim may have known each other, though the motive for the attack is still under investigation.
Description of the Suspect
Police have released a description of the suspect, who is said to be in his late 20s to mid-30s, medium build, wearing a dark hoodie and jeans at the time of the incident. Surveillance footage from the deli and neighboring businesses is being reviewed in hopes of identifying him.
Investigators are urging anyone who may have seen the suspect running from the area shortly after the attack to come forward. Local patrol units have been canvassing nearby streets and subway stations, fearing that the suspect may attempt to leave the city.
Community Reaction
Residents of Bushwick expressed deep concern about the violence, saying the neighborhood has seen an uptick in similar assaults over recent months. “It’s scary,” said Maria Torres, a local shop owner. “We used to feel safe walking around here at night. Now you don’t know what can happen.”
Community leaders have called for increased police presence in commercial areas, especially in and around small businesses that tend to stay open late.
Police Appeal
The NYPD is urging anyone with information about the suspect’s whereabouts to contact their local precinct or call the department’s Crime Stoppers hotline. They emphasize that all tips will be kept confidential.
“We will find the individual responsible for this act,” said an NYPD spokesperson. “We’re doing everything possible to bring him into custody promptly.”
FAQs
Q1: Where did the stabbing occur?
The stabbing took place inside a deli near Myrtle Avenue and Knickerbocker Avenue in Bushwick, Brooklyn.
Q2: When did the attack happen?
It occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday night.
Q3: What is the condition of the victim?
The victim remains in critical condition and is in intensive care at a local hospital.
Q4: Has the suspect been identified?
No, police are still working to identify the suspect using witness statements and surveillance footage.
Q5: How can the public assist in the investigation?
Anyone with information can contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers hotline or their local precinct.
