Crime & Safety

Man Stabbed Multiple Times Outside NYC Grocery Store: NYPD

The incident happened around 9:25 a.m. Tuesday, police said.

NEW YORK CITY —A man was stabbed multiples times outside a New York City grocery store Tuesday morning, police said.

The incident happened in front of 17 Catherine St. in Chinatown around 9:25 a.m.

The location is listed as Wai Wah Market.

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According to police, a 49-year-old man suffered stab wounds in the back and arm.

It is not known what led up to the stabbing, but police believe the victim may have gotten into a fight with an unidentified suspect.

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The injured man was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

No arrests have been made yet. A description of a possible suspect has not been released.

An investigation remains ongoing.

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