In the early hours of Sunday, March 8, 2026, a late-night argument inside a Sunset Park building turned brutal when an unidentified attacker stabbed a 42-year-old woman multiple times, then bolted into the night before police could arrive.
The assault happened at about 1:15 a.m. inside 5820 7th Avenue in Brooklyn, according to police. The suspect took off in an unknown direction, and as of now authorities have not released a name, description, or arrest update. Investigators are urging anyone who saw or heard anything to speak up.
What Police Are Saying
On April 26, NYPD Crime Stoppers shared a wanted notice on X stating that the stabbing happened inside 5820 7th Avenue at about 1:15 a.m. and that the assailant knifed the woman several times before fleeing the scene, according to NYPD Crime Stoppers. The alert does not identify a suspect and offers no word of any arrest.
The Sunset Park Building At The Center Of The Case
Property records and neighborhood listings place 5820 7th Avenue in the heart of Sunset Park and show that the address falls within the NYPD's 72nd Precinct, per Compass. The building is listed as a small, two-story residential property, the kind of low-rise walk-up that blends into much of the surrounding block.
How To Share A Tip Anonymously
The Crime Stoppers program offers rewards of up to $3,500 for anonymous information that leads to an arrest and indictment. Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-577-TIPS, using the Spanish line at 1-888-57-PISTA, or filing an online report, according to NYPD Crime Stoppers. The program is administered by the New York City Police Foundation, and callers can remain anonymous while providing information that could help detectives close the case.
