Crime & Safety
Woman Dead, Another Injured After Stabbing In Brooklyn
A stabbing left a 74-year-old woman dead and a 72-year-old woman injured, police report.
BROOKLYN, NY — A woman died after a stabbing, and another was injured, on Saturday night in Crown Heights, according to police.
Officers responded to a call at 1700 Bedford Avenue shortly before 10:30 p.m.
When they arrived, police found a 74-year-old woman with stab wounds to her head and arms. A 72-year-old woman also suffered multiple stab wounds to her back and arm.
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Both women were transported to Kings County Hospital.
The 74-year-old was pronounced dead at the hospital. Police said the 72-year-old is in stable condition.
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Police have not released further information about a suspect or motive.
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