NEW YORK, NY – A 45-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder after police say an 80-year-old man was found stabbed to death early Monday morning inside an apartment on Overlook Terrace in Washington Heights.
Police identified the suspect as Alon Riabichev, of 37 Overlook Terrace, where the incident occurred.
Officers responding to a 911 call around 3:15 a.m. discovered the victim, identified as Lev Vayner, with stab wounds to the neck and abdomen.
Emergency Medical Services pronounced Vayner dead at the scene. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine the exact cause of death.
Key Points
- Police arrested Alon Riabichev, 45, in connection with a fatal stabbing in Washington Heights.
- The victim, 80-year-old Lev Vayner, was found dead inside 37 Overlook Terrace.
- Riabichev faces charges of murder and criminal possession of a weapon.
Investigation continues in 34th Precinct
According to police, Riabichev was taken into custody at 8:46 a.m. Monday following an investigation by detectives in the 34th Precinct. Authorities have not disclosed a possible motive or relationship between the suspect and the victim.
Neighbors reported a heavy police presence outside the building through the early morning hours as investigators canvassed the scene and collected evidence.
Detectives remain on-site as the investigation continues, and charges against Riabichev are pending arraignment in Manhattan Criminal Court.