An alleged antisemitic stabbing in New York City has triggered a police manhunt after authorities say a suspect stabbed a Jewish man in the chest while making anti-Jewish statements during a street confrontation in Brooklyn. The incident unfolded Tuesday afternoon and is now being investigated by the NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force.
According to police, the 35-year-old victim was walking near Kingston Avenue and Lincoln Place, within the confines of the 77th Precinct, when he was approached by an unidentified individual. “The unidentified individual made anti-Jewish statements and then proceeded to stab the victim in the chest with a knife,” the NYPD said in a statement to Fox News Digital. The suspect then fled the scene on foot toward Sterling Place and Albany Avenue.
Authorities say the victim’s injuries were not life-threatening, and he was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Police released images and video of the suspect in hopes the public can help identify him.
Video circulating on social media appears to show the two men engaged in a heated, minutes-long exchange. After the initial confrontation broke off, the victim followed the suspect, who then turned and stabbed him, according to investigators.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams condemned the attack, calling it a disturbing example of rising hatred. “Evil, hateful, antisemitic violence must come to an end,” Adams said. “We cannot let this hate persist in our city, and we will never back down.”
The stabbing comes amid heightened concerns over antisemitic incidents in New York City, where Jewish communities have increasingly reported harassment and violence. Police urge anyone with information about the suspect to contact authorities as the investigation continues.
