Police Make Arrest in East Harlem Stabbing

New York NYPD Police car with sirens at day on street

NEW YORK, NY—An arrest has been made in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred early Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 4:02 AM at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and East 97th Street.

Oscar Gonzalez, a 30-year-old from New York, NY, was arrested at 5:50 PM within the 23rd Precinct and charged with murder and aggravated criminal possession of a weapon.

The victim, identified as 29-year-old Argeyeris Martinez, also from New York, NY, was stabbed in the chest following a verbal dispute.

He was transported by EMS to Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital / St. Luke’s, where he was pronounced deceased.

The victim’s family has been notified. Despite the arrest, the investigation by local authorities continues.