Man Arrested and Charged with Murder in Manhattan Family Dispute

NYPD crime scene investigative unit.

NEW YORK, NY – A Manhattan man has been arrested and charged for a fatal stabbing that took place early Saturday morning after a family dispute turned fatal.

The New York City Police Department arrested Carmelo Castillo, 36, and charged him with murder, manslaughter, assault, criminal possession of a weapon, and endangering the welfare of a child.

The incident was reported to the police at around 6:23 am, after receiving a 911 call about a family dispute at 165 East 112 Street in the 23rd Precinct.

Upon arriving at the scene, the officers discovered a 32-year-old female, identified as Marisol Duran, with multiple stab wounds on her body. She was immediately transported to NYC Health and Hospitals/Metropolitan, where she died.

The NYPD took Castillo into custody at the scene.

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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