Argument Turns to Slashing in Lower East Side, Cops Seek Suspect

LOWER EAST SIDE, NY — Cops are asking for the public's help in finding a man wanted in a dispute which turned violent earlier this week on the Lower East Side. An argument occurred between the suspect and a 28-year-old man in front of 15 Stanton St., between Chrystie Street and Bowery, on the evening of Monday, Oct. 17.

During the argument at about 6:30 p.m., the suspect became "irate," according to the NYPD, and took out a "sharp cutting instrument" and slashed the victim in the left arm.

The victim was taken to Beth Israel Hospital in stable condition, the NYPD said.

The NYPD described the suspect as a Hispanic man, and he was last seen wearing a blue long-sleeve shirt, gray sweat pants and black sneakers. They released surveillance photos of the suspect below.

If you recognize this man or have any information regarding the incident, the NYPD asks you call their Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). You can also submit your tips by logging onto the Crime stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.

Photo credit: Courtesy of NYPD, Google Maps