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17-Year-Old Killed, Two Injured in East Harlem Stabbing

E 108th St & 2nd Ave, East Harlem, Manhattan

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Saul Sanchez, 62, was arrested and charged with murder, assault, and weapon possession in connection to the attack.

Police have identified the deceased in Friday's fatal stabbing as 17-year-old Carlos Rivas from the Bronx.

A stabbing attack at a deli on East 108 Street and 2nd Avenue in East Harlem, Manhattan, left a 17-year-old dead and two others injured. The incident occurred Friday, January 3, 2025, at approximately 6:13 p.m. Police responded to a 911 call reporting an assault in progress and found three male victims with injuries. The 17-year-old sustained stab wounds to the chest and abdomen and was transported to NYC Health and Hospitals/Harlem, where he was later pronounced dead. A 22-year-old man suffered a stab wound to his left arm, and a 62-year-old man had a laceration on his forehead. Both were taken to local hospitals in stable condition. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.

Officers are reviewing video footage from the scene to determine the events that lead up to the stabbing.

Radio clips available.

NYPD Transit MH South · 0:30
Manhattan Borough CO. Manhattan Borough CO, K. In regards to this 10-10 night job, was anyone slashed or was this a stabbing? Right now, we're investigating possible self-examination. It's going to be 3 under right now for assault 3, but we'll let you know if it was, uh, we're pulling video. 10-4. 3 Sam 4 Sergeant, K.

Police have apprehended a suspect in the stabbing incident, with three individuals now in custody.

NYPD 19 / 23 · 0:30
33 Sergeant. 3 Sergeant. We're no longer looking for anybody in regards to the stabbing, we have one in custody for that. The two CVs are also going to be under, so it's going to be three under total. 10-4, is Adam taking all three under? Yeah, you can put it on, put it on my queue for the time being, I'll call you in a second. Okay, no problem. The under time for the other two is 1834 hours, and then there's central person facing to RMP, to the back of safety locks, are engaged.

Police continue to search for the suspect who fled eastbound, possibly heading towards the footbridge.

NYPD 25 / 28 / 32 · 0:31
footbridge. 25 Sergeant, 25 Sergeant, you raised up that post, what you got? Uh, 23 Boy 2, we have a confirmed stabbing in the 23, fled eastbound on 108, potentially going to the 102 footbridge. Uh, should be on the lookout for a male, light-skinned Hispanic, 5'6", green jacket, blue jeans, possibly bleeding from the head. Boy. Boy.

Police are searching for a suspect with head injuries who fled eastbound after stabbing a person.

NYPD 33 / 34 · 0:25
3 Boy. 3 Boy. 10-4.CAT time 1826 hours, 4023 Sergeant, requesting a prescription B-red odor in regards to a confirmed stabbing. Looking for a male, Hispanic, 5'6", wearing a green jacket, blue jeans, light-skinned, fled eastbound on 108 and 2nd and 1st Avenue, has injuries to his head.

Police are on the scene of a confirmed stabbing, with the victim receiving medical attention for chest wounds.

NYPD 19 / 23 · 0:31
3 David. 3 David. Got a confirmed male stabbed. We're going to work on the particulars, but just rush the bus over here. 17. Alright, we're putting him on. 10-4, stabs in the chest? 3 Adam, we'll get you BFS. 10-4. No rush on it. What building are you guys in front of? We're doing that 2102 2nd Ave, between 109 and 108. 2102 2nd Avenue. In front of K Street. 109.

Police have received a report of a man who was stabbed.

NYPD 19 / 23 · 0:30
Attention 23, I'm receiving 34 with a knife, I got two calls in regards at this time. 108 and 2nd Avenue, 108 and 2nd Avenue. Male stabbed at the location. 3 Adam. 3 Adam, show me going. Be sure to check and advise, 34 with a knife. Location is for 108 and 2nd Avenue. Got two calls in regards at this time. A backing unit for this 34 with a knife, 108 and 2nd Avenue. Now receiving two calls. Both of you arrive alive and advise on 84. 23 Sergeant, read in regards. A backup unit for this 34 with a knife.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at E 108th St & 2nd Ave.

Saul Sanchez, 62, was arrested and charged with murder, assault, and weapon possession in connection to the attack.

Police have identified the deceased in Friday's fatal stabbing as 17-year-old Carlos Rivas from the Bronx.

A stabbing attack at a deli on East 108 Street and 2nd Avenue in East Harlem, Manhattan, left a 17-year-old dead and two others injured. The incident occurred Friday, January 3, 2025, at approximately 6:13 p.m. Police responded to a 911 call reporting an assault in progress and found three male victims with injuries. The 17-year-old sustained stab wounds to the chest and abdomen and was transported to NYC Health and Hospitals/Harlem, where he was later pronounced dead. A 22-year-old man suffered a stab wound to his left arm, and a 62-year-old man had a laceration on his forehead. Both were taken to local hospitals in stable condition. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.

Officers are reviewing video footage from the scene to determine the events that lead up to the stabbing.

Radio clips available.

NYPD Transit MH South · 0:30
Manhattan Borough CO. Manhattan Borough CO, K. In regards to this 10-10 night job, was anyone slashed or was this a stabbing? Right now, we're investigating possible self-examination. It's going to be 3 under right now for assault 3, but we'll let you know if it was, uh, we're pulling video. 10-4. 3 Sam 4 Sergeant, K.

Police have apprehended a suspect in the stabbing incident, with three individuals now in custody.

NYPD 19 / 23 · 0:30
33 Sergeant. 3 Sergeant. We're no longer looking for anybody in regards to the stabbing, we have one in custody for that. The two CVs are also going to be under, so it's going to be three under total. 10-4, is Adam taking all three under? Yeah, you can put it on, put it on my queue for the time being, I'll call you in a second. Okay, no problem. The under time for the other two is 1834 hours, and then there's central person facing to RMP, to the back of safety locks, are engaged.

Police continue to search for the suspect who fled eastbound, possibly heading towards the footbridge.

NYPD 25 / 28 / 32 · 0:31
footbridge. 25 Sergeant, 25 Sergeant, you raised up that post, what you got? Uh, 23 Boy 2, we have a confirmed stabbing in the 23, fled eastbound on 108, potentially going to the 102 footbridge. Uh, should be on the lookout for a male, light-skinned Hispanic, 5'6", green jacket, blue jeans, possibly bleeding from the head. Boy. Boy.

Police are searching for a suspect with head injuries who fled eastbound after stabbing a person.

NYPD 33 / 34 · 0:25
3 Boy. 3 Boy. 10-4.CAT time 1826 hours, 4023 Sergeant, requesting a prescription B-red odor in regards to a confirmed stabbing. Looking for a male, Hispanic, 5'6", wearing a green jacket, blue jeans, light-skinned, fled eastbound on 108 and 2nd and 1st Avenue, has injuries to his head.

Police are on the scene of a confirmed stabbing, with the victim receiving medical attention for chest wounds.

NYPD 19 / 23 · 0:31
3 David. 3 David. Got a confirmed male stabbed. We're going to work on the particulars, but just rush the bus over here. 17. Alright, we're putting him on. 10-4, stabs in the chest? 3 Adam, we'll get you BFS. 10-4. No rush on it. What building are you guys in front of? We're doing that 2102 2nd Ave, between 109 and 108. 2102 2nd Avenue. In front of K Street. 109.

Police have received a report of a man who was stabbed.

NYPD 19 / 23 · 0:30
Attention 23, I'm receiving 34 with a knife, I got two calls in regards at this time. 108 and 2nd Avenue, 108 and 2nd Avenue. Male stabbed at the location. 3 Adam. 3 Adam, show me going. Be sure to check and advise, 34 with a knife. Location is for 108 and 2nd Avenue. Got two calls in regards at this time. A backing unit for this 34 with a knife, 108 and 2nd Avenue. Now receiving two calls. Both of you arrive alive and advise on 84. 23 Sergeant, read in regards. A backup unit for this 34 with a knife.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at E 108th St & 2nd Ave.

Saul Sanchez, 62, was arrested and charged with murder, assault, and weapon possession in connection to the attack.

Police have identified the deceased in Friday's fatal stabbing as 17-year-old Carlos Rivas from the Bronx.

A stabbing attack at a deli on East 108 Street and 2nd Avenue in East Harlem, Manhattan, left a 17-year-old dead and two others injured. The incident occurred Friday, January 3, 2025, at approximately 6:13 p.m. Police responded to a 911 call reporting an assault in progress and found three male victims with injuries. The 17-year-old sustained stab wounds to the chest and abdomen and was transported to NYC Health and Hospitals/Harlem, where he was later pronounced dead. A 22-year-old man suffered a stab wound to his left arm, and a 62-year-old man had a laceration on his forehead. Both were taken to local hospitals in stable condition. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.

Officers are reviewing video footage from the scene to determine the events that lead up to the stabbing.

Radio clips available.

NYPD Transit MH South · 0:30
Manhattan Borough CO. Manhattan Borough CO, K. In regards to this 10-10 night job, was anyone slashed or was this a stabbing? Right now, we're investigating possible self-examination. It's going to be 3 under right now for assault 3, but we'll let you know if it was, uh, we're pulling video. 10-4. 3 Sam 4 Sergeant, K.

Police have apprehended a suspect in the stabbing incident, with three individuals now in custody.

NYPD 19 / 23 · 0:30
33 Sergeant. 3 Sergeant. We're no longer looking for anybody in regards to the stabbing, we have one in custody for that. The two CVs are also going to be under, so it's going to be three under total. 10-4, is Adam taking all three under? Yeah, you can put it on, put it on my queue for the time being, I'll call you in a second. Okay, no problem. The under time for the other two is 1834 hours, and then there's central person facing to RMP, to the back of safety locks, are engaged.

Police continue to search for the suspect who fled eastbound, possibly heading towards the footbridge.

NYPD 25 / 28 / 32 · 0:31
footbridge. 25 Sergeant, 25 Sergeant, you raised up that post, what you got? Uh, 23 Boy 2, we have a confirmed stabbing in the 23, fled eastbound on 108, potentially going to the 102 footbridge. Uh, should be on the lookout for a male, light-skinned Hispanic, 5'6", green jacket, blue jeans, possibly bleeding from the head. Boy. Boy.

Police are searching for a suspect with head injuries who fled eastbound after stabbing a person.

NYPD 33 / 34 · 0:25
3 Boy. 3 Boy. 10-4.CAT time 1826 hours, 4023 Sergeant, requesting a prescription B-red odor in regards to a confirmed stabbing. Looking for a male, Hispanic, 5'6", wearing a green jacket, blue jeans, light-skinned, fled eastbound on 108 and 2nd and 1st Avenue, has injuries to his head.

Police are on the scene of a confirmed stabbing, with the victim receiving medical attention for chest wounds.

NYPD 19 / 23 · 0:31
3 David. 3 David. Got a confirmed male stabbed. We're going to work on the particulars, but just rush the bus over here. 17. Alright, we're putting him on. 10-4, stabs in the chest? 3 Adam, we'll get you BFS. 10-4. No rush on it. What building are you guys in front of? We're doing that 2102 2nd Ave, between 109 and 108. 2102 2nd Avenue. In front of K Street. 109.

Police have received a report of a man who was stabbed.

NYPD 19 / 23 · 0:30
Attention 23, I'm receiving 34 with a knife, I got two calls in regards at this time. 108 and 2nd Avenue, 108 and 2nd Avenue. Male stabbed at the location. 3 Adam. 3 Adam, show me going. Be sure to check and advise, 34 with a knife. Location is for 108 and 2nd Avenue. Got two calls in regards at this time. A backing unit for this 34 with a knife, 108 and 2nd Avenue. Now receiving two calls. Both of you arrive alive and advise on 84. 23 Sergeant, read in regards. A backup unit for this 34 with a knife.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at E 108th St & 2nd Ave.

Saul Sanchez, 62, was arrested and charged with murder, assault, and weapon possession in connection to the attack.

Police have identified the deceased in Friday's fatal stabbing as 17-year-old Carlos Rivas from the Bronx.

A stabbing attack at a deli on East 108 Street and 2nd Avenue in East Harlem, Manhattan, left a 17-year-old dead and two others injured. The incident occurred Friday, January 3, 2025, at approximately 6:13 p.m. Police responded to a 911 call reporting an assault in progress and found three male victims with injuries. The 17-year-old sustained stab wounds to the chest and abdomen and was transported to NYC Health and Hospitals/Harlem, where he was later pronounced dead. A 22-year-old man suffered a stab wound to his left arm, and a 62-year-old man had a laceration on his forehead. Both were taken to local hospitals in stable condition. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.

Officers are reviewing video footage from the scene to determine the events that lead up to the stabbing.

Radio clips available.

NYPD Transit MH South · 0:30
Manhattan Borough CO. Manhattan Borough CO, K. In regards to this 10-10 night job, was anyone slashed or was this a stabbing? Right now, we're investigating possible self-examination. It's going to be 3 under right now for assault 3, but we'll let you know if it was, uh, we're pulling video. 10-4. 3 Sam 4 Sergeant, K.

Police have apprehended a suspect in the stabbing incident, with three individuals now in custody.

NYPD 19 / 23 · 0:30
33 Sergeant. 3 Sergeant. We're no longer looking for anybody in regards to the stabbing, we have one in custody for that. The two CVs are also going to be under, so it's going to be three under total. 10-4, is Adam taking all three under? Yeah, you can put it on, put it on my queue for the time being, I'll call you in a second. Okay, no problem. The under time for the other two is 1834 hours, and then there's central person facing to RMP, to the back of safety locks, are engaged.

Police continue to search for the suspect who fled eastbound, possibly heading towards the footbridge.

NYPD 25 / 28 / 32 · 0:31
footbridge. 25 Sergeant, 25 Sergeant, you raised up that post, what you got? Uh, 23 Boy 2, we have a confirmed stabbing in the 23, fled eastbound on 108, potentially going to the 102 footbridge. Uh, should be on the lookout for a male, light-skinned Hispanic, 5'6", green jacket, blue jeans, possibly bleeding from the head. Boy. Boy.

Police are searching for a suspect with head injuries who fled eastbound after stabbing a person.

NYPD 33 / 34 · 0:25
3 Boy. 3 Boy. 10-4.CAT time 1826 hours, 4023 Sergeant, requesting a prescription B-red odor in regards to a confirmed stabbing. Looking for a male, Hispanic, 5'6", wearing a green jacket, blue jeans, light-skinned, fled eastbound on 108 and 2nd and 1st Avenue, has injuries to his head.

Police are on the scene of a confirmed stabbing, with the victim receiving medical attention for chest wounds.

NYPD 19 / 23 · 0:31
3 David. 3 David. Got a confirmed male stabbed. We're going to work on the particulars, but just rush the bus over here. 17. Alright, we're putting him on. 10-4, stabs in the chest? 3 Adam, we'll get you BFS. 10-4. No rush on it. What building are you guys in front of? We're doing that 2102 2nd Ave, between 109 and 108. 2102 2nd Avenue. In front of K Street. 109.

Police have received a report of a man who was stabbed.

NYPD 19 / 23 · 0:30
Attention 23, I'm receiving 34 with a knife, I got two calls in regards at this time. 108 and 2nd Avenue, 108 and 2nd Avenue. Male stabbed at the location. 3 Adam. 3 Adam, show me going. Be sure to check and advise, 34 with a knife. Location is for 108 and 2nd Avenue. Got two calls in regards at this time. A backing unit for this 34 with a knife, 108 and 2nd Avenue. Now receiving two calls. Both of you arrive alive and advise on 84. 23 Sergeant, read in regards. A backup unit for this 34 with a knife.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at E 108th St & 2nd Ave.

Saul Sanchez, 62, was arrested and charged with murder, assault, and weapon possession in connection to the attack.

Police have identified the deceased in Friday's fatal stabbing as 17-year-old Carlos Rivas from the Bronx.

A stabbing attack at a deli on East 108 Street and 2nd Avenue in East Harlem, Manhattan, left a 17-year-old dead and two others injured. The incident occurred Friday, January 3, 2025, at approximately 6:13 p.m. Police responded to a 911 call reporting an assault in progress and found three male victims with injuries. The 17-year-old sustained stab wounds to the chest and abdomen and was transported to NYC Health and Hospitals/Harlem, where he was later pronounced dead. A 22-year-old man suffered a stab wound to his left arm, and a 62-year-old man had a laceration on his forehead. Both were taken to local hospitals in stable condition. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.

Officers are reviewing video footage from the scene to determine the events that lead up to the stabbing.

Radio clips available.

NYPD Transit MH South · 0:30
Manhattan Borough CO. Manhattan Borough CO, K. In regards to this 10-10 night job, was anyone slashed or was this a stabbing? Right now, we're investigating possible self-examination. It's going to be 3 under right now for assault 3, but we'll let you know if it was, uh, we're pulling video. 10-4. 3 Sam 4 Sergeant, K.

Police have apprehended a suspect in the stabbing incident, with three individuals now in custody.

NYPD 19 / 23 · 0:30
33 Sergeant. 3 Sergeant. We're no longer looking for anybody in regards to the stabbing, we have one in custody for that. The two CVs are also going to be under, so it's going to be three under total. 10-4, is Adam taking all three under? Yeah, you can put it on, put it on my queue for the time being, I'll call you in a second. Okay, no problem. The under time for the other two is 1834 hours, and then there's central person facing to RMP, to the back of safety locks, are engaged.

Police continue to search for the suspect who fled eastbound, possibly heading towards the footbridge.

NYPD 25 / 28 / 32 · 0:31
footbridge. 25 Sergeant, 25 Sergeant, you raised up that post, what you got? Uh, 23 Boy 2, we have a confirmed stabbing in the 23, fled eastbound on 108, potentially going to the 102 footbridge. Uh, should be on the lookout for a male, light-skinned Hispanic, 5'6", green jacket, blue jeans, possibly bleeding from the head. Boy. Boy.

Police are searching for a suspect with head injuries who fled eastbound after stabbing a person.

NYPD 33 / 34 · 0:25
3 Boy. 3 Boy. 10-4.CAT time 1826 hours, 4023 Sergeant, requesting a prescription B-red odor in regards to a confirmed stabbing. Looking for a male, Hispanic, 5'6", wearing a green jacket, blue jeans, light-skinned, fled eastbound on 108 and 2nd and 1st Avenue, has injuries to his head.

Police are on the scene of a confirmed stabbing, with the victim receiving medical attention for chest wounds.

NYPD 19 / 23 · 0:31
3 David. 3 David. Got a confirmed male stabbed. We're going to work on the particulars, but just rush the bus over here. 17. Alright, we're putting him on. 10-4, stabs in the chest? 3 Adam, we'll get you BFS. 10-4. No rush on it. What building are you guys in front of? We're doing that 2102 2nd Ave, between 109 and 108. 2102 2nd Avenue. In front of K Street. 109.

Police have received a report of a man who was stabbed.

NYPD 19 / 23 · 0:30
Attention 23, I'm receiving 34 with a knife, I got two calls in regards at this time. 108 and 2nd Avenue, 108 and 2nd Avenue. Male stabbed at the location. 3 Adam. 3 Adam, show me going. Be sure to check and advise, 34 with a knife. Location is for 108 and 2nd Avenue. Got two calls in regards at this time. A backing unit for this 34 with a knife, 108 and 2nd Avenue. Now receiving two calls. Both of you arrive alive and advise on 84. 23 Sergeant, read in regards. A backup unit for this 34 with a knife.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at E 108th St & 2nd Ave.

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TrustNoOne418Jan 3 at 6:27 PM

Some people have to learn to control their anger. Violence isn’t the answer.

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@GODChild5683 AMEN

NewYorkUser430461016Jan 3 at 6:19 PM

This has to be the most dizzying, violent 72 hours “New Year”, ever! WHAT GIVES??!! I mean…

TrustNoOne418Jan 3 at 6:27 PM

Some people have to learn to control their anger. Violence isn’t the answer.

Yeahbuddy1980Jan 4 at 9:29 AM

@udntkno all

newyorkUser1507407009Jan 3 at 6:20 PM

But nobody wanna use hands

prettyblack6Jan 3 at 6:36 PM

Right, back in the day wr fought lost n fought again. Now these youngish want ya life

GODChild5683Jan 3 at 6:19 PM

Loving Almighty GOD through Glorious Gracious JESUS CHRIST please heal this world.

udntknoJan 3 at 6:26 PM

@GODChild5683 AMEN

NewYorkUser430461016Jan 3 at 6:19 PM

This has to be the most dizzying, violent 72 hours “New Year”, ever! WHAT GIVES??!! I mean…

TrustNoOne418Jan 3 at 6:27 PM

Some people have to learn to control their anger. Violence isn’t the answer.

Yeahbuddy1980Jan 4 at 9:29 AM

@udntkno all

newyorkUser1507407009Jan 3 at 6:20 PM

But nobody wanna use hands

prettyblack6Jan 3 at 6:36 PM

Right, back in the day wr fought lost n fought again. Now these youngish want ya life

GODChild5683Jan 3 at 6:19 PM

Loving Almighty GOD through Glorious Gracious JESUS CHRIST please heal this world.

udntknoJan 3 at 6:26 PM

@GODChild5683 AMEN

NewYorkUser430461016Jan 3 at 6:19 PM

This has to be the most dizzying, violent 72 hours “New Year”, ever! WHAT GIVES??!! I mean…

TrustNoOne418Jan 3 at 6:27 PM

Some people have to learn to control their anger. Violence isn’t the answer.

Yeahbuddy1980Jan 4 at 9:29 AM

@udntkno all

newyorkUser1507407009Jan 3 at 6:20 PM

But nobody wanna use hands

prettyblack6Jan 3 at 6:36 PM

Right, back in the day wr fought lost n fought again. Now these youngish want ya life

GODChild5683Jan 3 at 6:19 PM

Loving Almighty GOD through Glorious Gracious JESUS CHRIST please heal this world.

udntknoJan 3 at 6:26 PM

@GODChild5683 AMEN

NewYorkUser430461016Jan 3 at 6:19 PM

This has to be the most dizzying, violent 72 hours “New Year”, ever! WHAT GIVES??!! I mean…

TrustNoOne418Jan 3 at 6:27 PM

Some people have to learn to control their anger. Violence isn’t the answer.

Yeahbuddy1980Jan 4 at 9:29 AM

@udntkno all

newyorkUser1507407009Jan 3 at 6:20 PM

But nobody wanna use hands

prettyblack6Jan 3 at 6:36 PM

Right, back in the day wr fought lost n fought again. Now these youngish want ya life

GODChild5683Jan 3 at 6:19 PM

Loving Almighty GOD through Glorious Gracious JESUS CHRIST please heal this world.

udntknoJan 3 at 6:26 PM

@GODChild5683 AMEN

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