NEW YORK, NY — A 40-year-old man was fatally stabbed late Friday night on the Upper West Side, authorities said.
Police responded to a 911 call reporting an assault in progress at 140 West 104th Street, within the jurisdiction of the 24th Precinct and Police Service Area 6, at approximately 11:57 p.m.
Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim with multiple stab wounds to the neck. Emergency medical services transported him to Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
The victim’s identity has not yet been released, pending family notification. The motive behind the assault remains unclear, and authorities have not disclosed whether any weapons were recovered at the scene.
“No arrests at this time and the investigation remains ongoing,” the NYPD stated.
Key Points
- A man was stabbed multiple times in the neck just before midnight Friday in Manhattan.
- The victim died after being transported to Mount Sinai Morningside.
- No suspects have been arrested, and the investigation is still active.
Ongoing investigation continues into deadly Upper West Side attack
The incident took place in a residential building near Amsterdam Avenue, a densely populated area with multiple NYCHA developments. Residents reported a heavy police presence overnight.
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Homicide detectives are now leading the investigation and are reviewing surveillance footage in the vicinity. Anyone with information is being asked to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers tip line.
The victim’s death marks the latest in a string of violent incidents in the neighborhood in recent months, though overall crime in the precinct remains down year-to-date, according to police data.
The man’s body was removed from the hospital to the Medical Examiner’s office for autopsy.