New York Police Department investigates 2 stabbings as possible hate crimes
Summary
A man was arrested after stabbing two men on Manhattan’s Upper West Side in separate attacks that are being investigated as possible hate crimes. Both victims, an Asian man and a Jewish man, were taken to the hospital and are expected to survive.Key Facts
- The suspect is Raul Morales, 51 years old.
- Morales stabbed two men in broad daylight, about two blocks apart.
- Witnesses said Morales yelled “Allahu Akbar” during both attacks.
- The victims were an Asian man and a Jewish man.
- The New York Police Department is investigating the attacks as possible hate crimes.
- Police suspect mental health issues may have been a factor.
- Both victims were hospitalized and are expected to recover.
- New York officials condemned the attacks and emphasized support for affected communities.
- Hate crimes against Jewish and Asian people have been rising in New York City recently, even as overall violent crime has dropped.
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