Knifeman Goes on Deadly Stabbing Spree in Manhattan, Leaving Two Dead and One Critically Injured in Chelsea, Kips Bay, and Murray Hill

A shocking incident unfolded in Manhattan Monday morning, leaving two dead and another fighting for her life after a knifeman went on a brutal stabbing rampage.

Authorities say the attack was entirely unprovoked, sparking chaos in the streets of Chelsea, Kips Bay, and Murray Hill.

Victims and the Attack Timeline

The first victim, a 30-year-old construction worker, was attacked around 8:20 a.m. on W. 19th St. near Tenth Ave. in Chelsea.

Authorities say the man was stabbed without warning and rushed to Bellevue Hospital, but tragically, he was pronounced dead shortly after arriving.

Less than two hours later, a second victim, a 67-year-old man, was stabbed at about 10:27 a.m. on E. 30th St. near the FDR Drive in Kips Bay.

The man was also taken to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Around 10:55 a.m., a third victim, a woman, was stabbed near E. 42nd St. and First Ave. in Murray Hill.

She was quickly transported to Bellevue Hospital and remains in critical condition.

The Suspect and His Arrest

Police swiftly apprehended the 51-year-old Hispanic man believed to be responsible for the stabbings.

Authorities confirmed he was a resident of the Bellevue Men’s Shelter and had been arrested eight times before, with one case still pending.

Charges against him are currently pending as the investigation continues.

This incident is still developing, and further details are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.