BRONX, NY—Diego Ortega, a 26-year-old male from 335 East 148 Street in Bronx, N.Y., has been arrested on charges of murder, manslaughter, and criminal possession of a weapon. The arrest follows a fatal incident that led to the death of a 32-year-old man during the early hours of February 3. The altercation, which involved a verbal dispute that escalated into a physical attack, occurred in front of 435 East 153 Street.
The victim was stabbed in the neck, arm, and chest, leading to his demise at NYC Health and Hospitals/Lincoln.