Crime & Safety

Man Stabbed 6 Times In Broad Daylight On Flatbush Corner: NYPD

Police have released a photo of the man they believe stabbed another man in the back in Flatbush last week.

FLATBUSH, BROOKLYN — Police are looking for the man who stabbed another man six times on a Flatbush street corner on Friday.

The suspect and his 25-year-old victim first began arguing on Church and Ocean avenues at about 4:40 p.m., said police.

When the argument turned violent, the suspect began stabbing his opponent in the back and the arm, said police.

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The 25-year-old was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition, but doctors believe he is out of danger, police said.

Police are now looking for a man whose photo they released late Wednesday night.

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The suspect was last seen wearing a blue jacket, jeans a grey hat and brown boots, said police.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police.


Photo courtesy of the NYPD.

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