Crime & Safety
Man Accused Of Stabbing In Washington Heights Wanted By NYPD
According to NYPD, the suspect pulled out a sharp object and stabbed the victim one time in the chest.
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY — The New York City Police Department is asking the public's help in tracking down a man accused of a stabbing in the Washington Heights area.
According to NYPD, on Thursday, Dec. 10 around 9:30 p.m. in front of 88 Nagle Ave., a 39-year old male victim got into a verbal dispute with an unidentified man, which ultimately escalated into a physical confrontation.
Police said the unidentified man then pulled out a sharp object and stabbed the victim one time in the chest.
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That man then fled in an unknown direction, police said.
EMS responded to the location and transported the victim to New York-Presbyterian/The Allen Hospital where he was listed in stable condition.
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Anyone with information regarding the suspect's identity is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the CrimeStoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM, or on Twitter @NYPDTips.
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