Two Teens Stabbed, One Killed in Lower Manhattan Assault

November 23, 2023
New York City Police Department dispatched to crime scene.
New York City Police Department dispatched to crime scene.

NEW YORK, NY – Police responded to a stabbing incident at 96 Lafayette Street in the 5th Precinct area on Thursday, November 23, at approximately 0150 hours. A 911 call led officers to two males, aged 17 and 19, suffering from stab wounds to the torso.

The 17-year-old was transported to NYC Health and Hospitals/Bellevue, where he was pronounced deceased. The 19-year-old is in stable condition at the same hospital.

The identity of the deceased awaits family notification. Police continue their investigation into this violent event.