A 33-year-old man was fatally stabbed multiple times in the back following a dispute inside a convenience store in Harlem early Saturday morning, according to police and local sources. The incident occurred at the 8th Avenue Food Convenience on Frederick Douglass Boulevard at 142nd Street, where the victim was reportedly attacked by a group of four to six individuals around 5:30 a.m.
After the assault, the wounded man managed to run a block before collapsing on the corner of West 141st Street, as per police sources. Despite the efforts of emergency medical services, who quickly transported him to NYC Health and Hospitals Harlem, the man’s injuries proved fatal.
The crime scene was documented by detectives, who photographed blood stains as part of their investigation. The identity of the victim has not been released to the public as of yet, according to police statements.
The incident took place inside the bodega at 2657 Frederick Douglass Blvd., where the victim was reportedly stabbed multiple times by a group of men. After the attack, the victim managed to flee the scene, running a block away before succumbing to his injuries at West 142th Street.
The motive behind the argument that led to the fatal stabbing remains unclear. No immediate arrests have been made in connection with the incident, and the investigation is ongoing.
The tragic incident underscores the ongoing issue of violence in the area, raising concerns among local residents about their safety. The authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward to aid in the investigation.