Brooklyn man fatally stabbed inside east new york apartment in broad daylight

Brooklyn man fatally stabbed inside East New York apartment in broad daylight

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August 1, 2025

A man was fatally stabbed Friday afternoon inside a Brooklyn apartment, prompting a homicide investigation by police.

Key Points

  • A 33-year-old man was stabbed multiple times inside a Hegeman Avenue apartment Friday afternoon
  • The victim was taken to Brookdale Hospital where he was pronounced dead
  • No arrests have been made as the investigation continues

At around 3:07 p.m., a 911 call alerted police to a stabbing at 684 Hegeman Avenue in East New York, within the 75th Precinct. Responding officers found Diego Sandoval Nava, 33, inside the apartment with multiple stab wounds to the torso.

Emergency services rushed Nava to Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.

There have been no arrests. The investigation remains active.

The motive behind the stabbing has not been disclosed, and no suspects have been publicly identified.

Nava was a Brooklyn resident.

Anyone with information is urged to contact authorities as the search for the suspect continues.

Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton

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