New York City police are actively searching for a suspect involved in the stabbing of a Jewish man, an act accompanied by “anti-Jewish” remarks, on Tuesday. The authorities have released images and a short video of the suspect, who has yet to be identified.
The victim, a 35-year-old man, was reportedly engaged in a confrontation with the suspect following what seemed to be a random street encounter. Thankfully, his injuries are not life-threatening, and he is receiving treatment at a nearby hospital.
The incident unfolded around 4:10 P.M. near the intersection of Kingston Avenue and Lincoln Place, within the 77th Precinct’s jurisdiction. According to police statements provided to Fox News Digital, the assailant approached the victim, uttered anti-Jewish statements, and subsequently stabbed him in the chest with a knife.
After the attack, the suspect was last observed fleeing on foot towards Sterling Place and Albany Avenue. The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force is currently investigating the case, underscoring the seriousness of the incident.
New York City police are on the hunt for a suspect who they say stabbed a Jewish man in the chest while making “anti-Jewish” statements on Tuesday. (NYPD)
The incident is being investigated by the NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force, police say.
Footage of the incident circulating on social media shows the two men squaring off in a minutes-long dispute. The would-be victim followed the suspect after their confrontation initially broke off, at which point the suspect turned and stabbed at the victim.
Footage of a suspect who police say stabbed a Jewish man while making anti-Jewish statements in New York City on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. (NYPD)
NYC Mayor Eric Adams condemned the stabbing in a statement.
“Evil, hateful, antisemitic violence must come to an end. We cannot let this hate persist in our city, and we will never back down. We are praying for this man and his family, and the NYPD Hate Crimes Division is investigating this incident as we speak.”
Police requested that anyone with information regarding the incident call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at on X @NYPDTips.
