NEW YORK, NY – A man was killed in an assault in Chinatown early Sunday morning, according to a report from the New York Police Department.
The incident occurred on August 13, 2023, at approximately 3:30 a.m., opposite 104 Bayard Street. Police responded to a 911 call and found an unidentified male with a slash wound to the neck. The victim was transported to NYC Health and Hospitals – Bellevue Hospital and was later pronounced deceased.A 49-year-old male has been taken into custody regarding the incident and is considered a person of interest by the police. The investigation remains ongoing.The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of family.Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or submit tips online at www.NYPDCrimeStoppers.com.
