A late-night stabbing inside a Crown Heights housing complex left a 74-year-old woman dead and another senior hospitalized on Saturday, according to police. Officers were called to the 1700 block of Bedford Avenue just before 10:30 p.m. and found two elderly women suffering from multiple stab wounds. A person of interest was taken into custody at the scene, but authorities say no one has been charged so far.
What police say
Responding officers found a 74-year-old woman with stab wounds to her head and arms, and a 72-year-old woman with multiple stab wounds to her back and arm, according to News 12 Brooklyn. Both were rushed to Kings County Hospital Center. The 74-year-old was pronounced dead there, while the 72-year-old was listed in stable condition and was expected to recover. Investigators detained a person of interest at the scene, but as of now, no charges have been announced.
Where it happened
The violence unfolded inside the Ebbets Field residential complex on Bedford Avenue, a sprawling multi-building development listed at the 1700 block of Bedford Avenue. The area has seen its share of trouble in the past year, including a Crown Heights stabbing last December that was investigated as a possible antisemitic attack. Local listings and property records identify the 1700 block as part of the Ebbets Field complex near Prospect Park.
Where the investigation stands
Detectives stayed on scene overnight, canvassing the complex and working to pull together witness accounts and any available surveillance video, according to News 12 Brooklyn. Police have not yet released the names of the victims or the person detained, saying they are still notifying relatives while they continue their investigation. Prosecutors are expected to review the case if detectives recommend criminal charges.
How to help
Anyone with information about the stabbing is asked to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or visit the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers page for anonymous tips and app options. Authorities say they will share more details as the investigation moves forward and will alert the public if any charges are filed.
