Police in New York City say that a man stabbed an elderly man and injured a woman on Saturday afternoon.
The New York City Police Department said that officers responded to a 911 call reporting an assault at 134 Nevins Street in Brooklyn when they found a 31-year-old woman with a slash wound to her right thigh.
Officers then responded to a separate 911 call at 2:21 p.m. at 185 Nevins Street in Brooklyn and found an 83-year-old male unconscious and not responsive. The elderly man had stab wounds to his neck and right arm.
The 83-year-old man was pronounced dead on the scene, police say.
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NYPD presence after an 83-year-old man fatally stabbed at 185 Nevins street in Brooklyn. (Peter Gerber)
NYPD presence after an 83-year-old man fatally stabbed at 185 Nevins street in Brooklyn. (Peter Gerber)
NYPD presence after an 83-year-old man fatally stabbed at 185 Nevins street in Brooklyn. (Peter Gerber)
Officials say that the woman was taken to a local hospital and is in stable condition.
NYPD presence after an 83-year-old man fatally stabbed at 185 Nevins street in Brooklyn. (Peter Gerber)
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Police believe that one suspect is responsible for both stabbings, and released pictures showing an unidentified male wearing a hoodie and white shoes.
Male suspected of murdering an 83 year old man in Brooklyn caught on surveillance camera. (NYPD Crime Stoppers)
Male suspected of murdering an 83 year old man in Brooklyn caught on surveillance camera. (NYPD Crime Stoppers)
Male suspected of murdering an 83 year old man in Brooklyn caught on surveillance camera. (NYPD Crime Stoppers)
People with information about the incident or suspect are encouraged to call 800-577-TIPS.