60-year-old suspect arrested in Upper West Side murder

by Adam Devine

NEW YORK, NY – A 60-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder for a stabbing death that took place Wednesday night on New York City’s Upper West Side.

Police said that at around 7:15 pm, officers responded to a 911 call regarding a stabbing and assault.

When police arrived at 316 West 97 Street, they discovered an unidentified adult male, unconscious and unresponsive, with a stab wound to the torso, within the stairwell area of the building.

The victim was treated by EMS and taken to Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. While conducting their investigation, police said 60-year-old Michael Perkins, a resident of the apartment building where the victim was found.

Perkins was charged with murder, assault and criminal possession of a weapon. He was arrested early Thursday morning.

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Police said that at around 7:15 pm, officers responded to a 911 call regarding a stabbing and assault.

When police arrived at 316 West 97 Street, they discovered an unidentified adult male, unconscious and unresponsive, with a stab wound to the torso, within the stairwell area of the building.

The victim was treated by EMS and taken to Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. While conducting their investigation, police arrested 6-year-old Michael Perkins, a resident of the apartment building where the victim was found.

Perkins was charged with murder, assault and criminal possession of a weapon. He was arrested early Thursday mornig.

Pursuant to an ongoing investigation, the following individual has been arrested and charged on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at 0500 hours within the confines of the 24 Precinct:

Perkins, Michael
60-year-old male
316 West 97 Street, Apt#46C
New York, NY

Charges:
Murder
Assault
Criminal Possession of a Weapon

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Adam Devine
Adam covers New York City and regional news for Shore News Network. He is currently attending college and freelances about crime in New York City and regional news.

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