Suspect Charged After Woman Fatally Stabbed, Second Victim Hospitalized
Bedford Ave & Sullivan Pl, Crown Heights, Brooklyn
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Summary
- A 74-year-old woman was killed and a 72-year-old woman was injured in a stabbing incident in Brooklyn. The suspect, 43-year-old Oumou Bah, was arrested and charged with murder, attempted murder, and criminal possession of a weapon. The investigation is ongoing.
- Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline or submit tips through the Crime Stoppers website.
Timeline
The deceased victim was identified as 74-year-old Hadiatou Bah, per officials.
She is charged with Murder, Attempted Murder, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon.
According to the NYPD, 43-year-old Oumou Bah was arrested and charged on Monday, March 23, 2026, following the fatal double stabbing.
A person of interest was taken into custody at the scene. The investigation remains ongoing.
EMS transported both victims to local hospitals for treatment. The 74-year-old victim was pronounced deceased at the hospital, while the 72-year-old victim remains in stable condition.
A 74-year-old woman was found with multiple stab wounds to the head and arms. A 72-year-old woman sustained stab wounds to the back and arm.
According to a press release from the New York City Police Department, officers responded to a 911 call of an assault last night at approximately 10:27 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found two women with stab wounds.
Citizen user video shows a large emergency responder presence on the scene.
Police have received a report of a person who may need assistance.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Bedford Ave & Sullivan Pl.
The deceased victim was identified as 74-year-old Hadiatou Bah, per officials.
She is charged with Murder, Attempted Murder, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon.
According to the NYPD, 43-year-old Oumou Bah was arrested and charged on Monday, March 23, 2026, following the fatal double stabbing.
A person of interest was taken into custody at the scene. The investigation remains ongoing.
EMS transported both victims to local hospitals for treatment. The 74-year-old victim was pronounced deceased at the hospital, while the 72-year-old victim remains in stable condition.
A 74-year-old woman was found with multiple stab wounds to the head and arms. A 72-year-old woman sustained stab wounds to the back and arm.
According to a press release from the New York City Police Department, officers responded to a 911 call of an assault last night at approximately 10:27 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found two women with stab wounds.
Citizen user video shows a large emergency responder presence on the scene.
Police have received a report of a person who may need assistance.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Bedford Ave & Sullivan Pl.
The deceased victim was identified as 74-year-old Hadiatou Bah, per officials.
She is charged with Murder, Attempted Murder, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon.
According to the NYPD, 43-year-old Oumou Bah was arrested and charged on Monday, March 23, 2026, following the fatal double stabbing.
A person of interest was taken into custody at the scene. The investigation remains ongoing.
EMS transported both victims to local hospitals for treatment. The 74-year-old victim was pronounced deceased at the hospital, while the 72-year-old victim remains in stable condition.
A 74-year-old woman was found with multiple stab wounds to the head and arms. A 72-year-old woman sustained stab wounds to the back and arm.
According to a press release from the New York City Police Department, officers responded to a 911 call of an assault last night at approximately 10:27 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found two women with stab wounds.
Citizen user video shows a large emergency responder presence on the scene.
Police have received a report of a person who may need assistance.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Bedford Ave & Sullivan Pl.
The deceased victim was identified as 74-year-old Hadiatou Bah, per officials.
She is charged with Murder, Attempted Murder, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon.
According to the NYPD, 43-year-old Oumou Bah was arrested and charged on Monday, March 23, 2026, following the fatal double stabbing.
A person of interest was taken into custody at the scene. The investigation remains ongoing.
EMS transported both victims to local hospitals for treatment. The 74-year-old victim was pronounced deceased at the hospital, while the 72-year-old victim remains in stable condition.
A 74-year-old woman was found with multiple stab wounds to the head and arms. A 72-year-old woman sustained stab wounds to the back and arm.
According to a press release from the New York City Police Department, officers responded to a 911 call of an assault last night at approximately 10:27 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found two women with stab wounds.
Citizen user video shows a large emergency responder presence on the scene.
Police have received a report of a person who may need assistance.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Bedford Ave & Sullivan Pl.
The deceased victim was identified as 74-year-old Hadiatou Bah, per officials.
She is charged with Murder, Attempted Murder, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon.
According to the NYPD, 43-year-old Oumou Bah was arrested and charged on Monday, March 23, 2026, following the fatal double stabbing.
A person of interest was taken into custody at the scene. The investigation remains ongoing.
EMS transported both victims to local hospitals for treatment. The 74-year-old victim was pronounced deceased at the hospital, while the 72-year-old victim remains in stable condition.
A 74-year-old woman was found with multiple stab wounds to the head and arms. A 72-year-old woman sustained stab wounds to the back and arm.
According to a press release from the New York City Police Department, officers responded to a 911 call of an assault last night at approximately 10:27 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found two women with stab wounds.
Citizen user video shows a large emergency responder presence on the scene.
Police have received a report of a person who may need assistance.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Bedford Ave & Sullivan Pl.
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Thatβs horrible!! Who would do such a thing to older women
A man
Nah son this ainβt it at all
Canβt even spare the elders our society is cooked
Wtf π³ people are crazy
Thatβs horrible!! Who would do such a thing to older women
A man
Nah son this ainβt it at all
Canβt even spare the elders our society is cooked
Wtf π³ people are crazy
Thatβs horrible!! Who would do such a thing to older women
A man
Nah son this ainβt it at all
Canβt even spare the elders our society is cooked
Wtf π³ people are crazy
Thatβs horrible!! Who would do such a thing to older women
A man
Nah son this ainβt it at all
Canβt even spare the elders our society is cooked
Wtf π³ people are crazy
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Thatβs horrible!! Who would do such a thing to older women
A man
Nah son this ainβt it at all
Canβt even spare the elders our society is cooked
Wtf π³ people are crazy