2nd Suspect Charged In Fatal Stabbing Of Migrant Teen, NYPD Says

NEW YORK CITY — A second teen has been arrested and charged for the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old migrant in Lower Manhattan last year that is believed to be gang-related, police said.

The second suspect, 17, was taken into custody on Wednesday, and has been charged with murder and gang assault in connection with the Dec. 5 stabbing of Yeremi Colino on John Street near Broadway.

Another suspect, a 16-year-old, was arrested and charged with gang assault on Christmas Eve., police said.

Police believe the stabbing stemmed from a dispute between two rival gangs.

Colino was fatally stabbed in the chest and an 18-year-old was left injured, Patch previously reported.

According to police, the three men apparently flashed gang signs to the victim and the other teen before the stabbing.

The victims are believed to be members of a Venezuelan migrant gang based out of New York City-run hotels around 42nd Street, according to multiple media reports.

The suspects are thought to be migrant gang members from the Caribbean community, police said at the time.

One more suspect is still being sought for the killing.

This is a developing story. This post may be updated.