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NYPD Probes Antisemitic Motive in Brooklyn Stabbing
17 Dec
Summary
- A man was stabbed in Brooklyn following a verbal dispute.
- The attack occurred near Chabad Lubavich World Headquarters.
- NYPD is investigating the incident as a possible antisemitic attack.
Authorities in New York City are actively seeking a man connected to a stabbing that took place in Brooklyn on Tuesday afternoon. The incident, which occurred in the Crown Heights neighborhood near the Chabad Lubavich World Headquarters, is being investigated by the NYPD as a possible antisemitic attack. The victim, a 35-year-old man, suffered non-life-threatening stab wounds to the chest.
The attack reportedly stemmed from an initial verbal dispute that turned physical. Following the altercation, the suspect allegedly produced a sharp object and stabbed the victim. Despite his injuries, the victim pursued the suspect, who then fled the scene. Emergency services transported the injured man to Kings County Hospital, where he received treatment and was subsequently released.
The NYPD has released images of the suspect and deployed additional officers to the area to aid in the search. This investigation comes amid heightened security concerns and follows recent antisemitic incidents targeting the Jewish community globally. The department is appealing to the public for any information that could lead to the suspect's apprehension.
