Suspect Arrested After Stabbing Man in Antisemitic Hate Crime
Brooklyn Ave & Eastern Pkwy, Crown Heights, Brooklyn
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- A stabbing in Brooklyn's Crown Heights neighborhood is being investigated as an antisemitic hate crime.
- The incident occurred after a dispute between two men, during which the suspect allegedly made antisemitic remarks before stabbing the victim, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
- The NYPD has released photos of the suspect and is actively searching for him with the assistance of the hate crime task force.
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Mr. Charles has been charged with attempted assault/hate crime, assault/hate crime, aggravated harassment, and menacing/hate crime.
The NYPD announced 23-year-old Armani Charles of Brooklyn was arrested this evening in connection with the stabbing.
Police say the stabbing was an antisemitic hate crime, and that the suspect made antisemitic statements before attacking the victim with a knife. The hate crime task force is investigating, and dozens of officers are searching Crown Heights for the suspect.
The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the [Crime Stoppers website](crimestoppers.nypdonline.org) or on X by messaging @NYPDTips.
Anyone with information regarding this incident or who recognizes this individual is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
The victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and released from the hospital. At this time, the NYPD is investigating unconfirmed reports that the incident originated from antisemitic comments from the suspect. In the hours since, the NYPD mobilized in the area to search for the suspect.
According to authorities, a seemingly random dispute sparked between two men at the intersection of Kingston Avenue and Lincoln Place. The person depicted in the photos walked away from the altercation, and the eventual victim followed him down the block, where a second dispute occurred. The interaction turned physical, and the depicted individual produced a knife and stabbed the other man.
The NYPD released photos of a person wanted in connection with a stabbing that occurred approximately 4:10 p.m. on December 16th.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Brooklyn Ave & Eastern Pkwy.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at Brooklyn Av/Eastern Pkwy.
Mr. Charles has been charged with attempted assault/hate crime, assault/hate crime, aggravated harassment, and menacing/hate crime.
The NYPD announced 23-year-old Armani Charles of Brooklyn was arrested this evening in connection with the stabbing.
Police say the stabbing was an antisemitic hate crime, and that the suspect made antisemitic statements before attacking the victim with a knife. The hate crime task force is investigating, and dozens of officers are searching Crown Heights for the suspect.
The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the [Crime Stoppers website](crimestoppers.nypdonline.org) or on X by messaging @NYPDTips.
Anyone with information regarding this incident or who recognizes this individual is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
The victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and released from the hospital. At this time, the NYPD is investigating unconfirmed reports that the incident originated from antisemitic comments from the suspect. In the hours since, the NYPD mobilized in the area to search for the suspect.
According to authorities, a seemingly random dispute sparked between two men at the intersection of Kingston Avenue and Lincoln Place. The person depicted in the photos walked away from the altercation, and the eventual victim followed him down the block, where a second dispute occurred. The interaction turned physical, and the depicted individual produced a knife and stabbed the other man.
The NYPD released photos of a person wanted in connection with a stabbing that occurred approximately 4:10 p.m. on December 16th.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Brooklyn Ave & Eastern Pkwy.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at Brooklyn Av/Eastern Pkwy.
Mr. Charles has been charged with attempted assault/hate crime, assault/hate crime, aggravated harassment, and menacing/hate crime.
The NYPD announced 23-year-old Armani Charles of Brooklyn was arrested this evening in connection with the stabbing.
Police say the stabbing was an antisemitic hate crime, and that the suspect made antisemitic statements before attacking the victim with a knife. The hate crime task force is investigating, and dozens of officers are searching Crown Heights for the suspect.
The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the [Crime Stoppers website](crimestoppers.nypdonline.org) or on X by messaging @NYPDTips.
Anyone with information regarding this incident or who recognizes this individual is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
The victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and released from the hospital. At this time, the NYPD is investigating unconfirmed reports that the incident originated from antisemitic comments from the suspect. In the hours since, the NYPD mobilized in the area to search for the suspect.
According to authorities, a seemingly random dispute sparked between two men at the intersection of Kingston Avenue and Lincoln Place. The person depicted in the photos walked away from the altercation, and the eventual victim followed him down the block, where a second dispute occurred. The interaction turned physical, and the depicted individual produced a knife and stabbed the other man.
The NYPD released photos of a person wanted in connection with a stabbing that occurred approximately 4:10 p.m. on December 16th.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Brooklyn Ave & Eastern Pkwy.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at Brooklyn Av/Eastern Pkwy.
Mr. Charles has been charged with attempted assault/hate crime, assault/hate crime, aggravated harassment, and menacing/hate crime.
The NYPD announced 23-year-old Armani Charles of Brooklyn was arrested this evening in connection with the stabbing.
Police say the stabbing was an antisemitic hate crime, and that the suspect made antisemitic statements before attacking the victim with a knife. The hate crime task force is investigating, and dozens of officers are searching Crown Heights for the suspect.
The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the [Crime Stoppers website](crimestoppers.nypdonline.org) or on X by messaging @NYPDTips.
Anyone with information regarding this incident or who recognizes this individual is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
The victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and released from the hospital. At this time, the NYPD is investigating unconfirmed reports that the incident originated from antisemitic comments from the suspect. In the hours since, the NYPD mobilized in the area to search for the suspect.
According to authorities, a seemingly random dispute sparked between two men at the intersection of Kingston Avenue and Lincoln Place. The person depicted in the photos walked away from the altercation, and the eventual victim followed him down the block, where a second dispute occurred. The interaction turned physical, and the depicted individual produced a knife and stabbed the other man.
The NYPD released photos of a person wanted in connection with a stabbing that occurred approximately 4:10 p.m. on December 16th.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Brooklyn Ave & Eastern Pkwy.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at Brooklyn Av/Eastern Pkwy.
Mr. Charles has been charged with attempted assault/hate crime, assault/hate crime, aggravated harassment, and menacing/hate crime.
The NYPD announced 23-year-old Armani Charles of Brooklyn was arrested this evening in connection with the stabbing.
Police say the stabbing was an antisemitic hate crime, and that the suspect made antisemitic statements before attacking the victim with a knife. The hate crime task force is investigating, and dozens of officers are searching Crown Heights for the suspect.
The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the [Crime Stoppers website](crimestoppers.nypdonline.org) or on X by messaging @NYPDTips.
Anyone with information regarding this incident or who recognizes this individual is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
The victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and released from the hospital. At this time, the NYPD is investigating unconfirmed reports that the incident originated from antisemitic comments from the suspect. In the hours since, the NYPD mobilized in the area to search for the suspect.
According to authorities, a seemingly random dispute sparked between two men at the intersection of Kingston Avenue and Lincoln Place. The person depicted in the photos walked away from the altercation, and the eventual victim followed him down the block, where a second dispute occurred. The interaction turned physical, and the depicted individual produced a knife and stabbed the other man.
The NYPD released photos of a person wanted in connection with a stabbing that occurred approximately 4:10 p.m. on December 16th.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Brooklyn Ave & Eastern Pkwy.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at Brooklyn Av/Eastern Pkwy.
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First rule of living in NYC-walk away, it's never worth it. There will always people who can outcrazy you.
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Did it say the victim followed him? Why did he follow if he walked away?
@3178 this what I’m saying and look at the comments. Why would you follow after him if he’s walking away.
That’s wasn’t a hate crime that was self defense…….. why keep following someone that told you leave them alone
@EyezOnTheCity07 because they feel entitled
so the “victim” followed the “suspect” for a whole block ? interesting
Right,that part
First rule of living in NYC-walk away, it's never worth it. There will always people who can outcrazy you.
*be
Did it say the victim followed him? Why did he follow if he walked away?
@3178 this what I’m saying and look at the comments. Why would you follow after him if he’s walking away.
That’s wasn’t a hate crime that was self defense…….. why keep following someone that told you leave them alone
@EyezOnTheCity07 because they feel entitled
so the “victim” followed the “suspect” for a whole block ? interesting
Right,that part
First rule of living in NYC-walk away, it's never worth it. There will always people who can outcrazy you.
*be
Did it say the victim followed him? Why did he follow if he walked away?
@3178 this what I’m saying and look at the comments. Why would you follow after him if he’s walking away.
That’s wasn’t a hate crime that was self defense…….. why keep following someone that told you leave them alone
@EyezOnTheCity07 because they feel entitled
so the “victim” followed the “suspect” for a whole block ? interesting
Right,that part
First rule of living in NYC-walk away, it's never worth it. There will always people who can outcrazy you.
*be
Did it say the victim followed him? Why did he follow if he walked away?
@3178 this what I’m saying and look at the comments. Why would you follow after him if he’s walking away.
That’s wasn’t a hate crime that was self defense…….. why keep following someone that told you leave them alone
@EyezOnTheCity07 because they feel entitled
so the “victim” followed the “suspect” for a whole block ? interesting
Right,that part
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First rule of living in NYC-walk away, it's never worth it. There will always people who can outcrazy you.
*be
Did it say the victim followed him? Why did he follow if he walked away?
@3178 this what I’m saying and look at the comments. Why would you follow after him if he’s walking away.
That’s wasn’t a hate crime that was self defense…….. why keep following someone that told you leave them alone
@EyezOnTheCity07 because they feel entitled
so the “victim” followed the “suspect” for a whole block ? interesting
Right,that part