On Wednesday, a man was stabbed at a migrant shelter located across from New York’s Central Park, according to local law enforcement.
The New York Police Department (NYPD) was alerted to the situation at 31 Central Park North at approximately 11:30 AM following a 911 phone call reporting the assault. Officers arriving at the scene discovered a 24-year-old male victim suffering stab wounds to the back and abdomen. The victim was transported to Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital and is reported to be in stable condition.
A person of interest was apprehended by police, however, details surrounding the cause of the stabbing remain unclear. The event transpired within 24 hours of Mayor Eric Adams’ directive to install metal detectors at a migrant shelter on Randall’s Island after multiple stabbings were reported at that location. Mayor Adams has also called to amend New York City’s ‘sanctuary’ status laws.
The city has recently witnessed a significant rise in crimes reportedly committed by newly arrived migrants. These have included instances of assaults on NYPD officers and a recent stabbing in Times Square.