An early-morning stabbing left a 36-year-old man wounded in the chin in South Williamsburg on Thursday, though he is expected to recover. Police said the assault happened at about 1:43 a.m. near the intersection of South Second and Hooper streets, and the victim was taken to Woodhull Medical Center for treatment. As of Thursday morning, no arrests had been announced and no suspect description had been released.
Police details
The victim suffered a single stab wound to his chin and was transported to Woodhull Medical Center, where he is expected to pull through, according to News 12 Brooklyn. Investigators have not said what sparked the stabbing or whether the people involved knew each other. News 12 also reports that police have not provided any description of the person responsible.
Where it happened
The attack took place near South Second and Hooper streets in South Williamsburg, an area covered by the NYPD’s 90th Precinct, according to the NYPD. The precinct’s jurisdiction includes much of Williamsburg and nearby blocks.
Context
Knife-related robberies and stabbings have been surfacing across Brooklyn this spring. In May, Hoodline reported on a knifepoint robbery spree targeting shops in Williamsburg and beyond that led the NYPD to issue a public appeal for tips. In that case, authorities urged residents to hold on to doorbell camera and phone footage while detectives combed through surveillance video, the report noted.
How to help
Anyone with information about Thursday’s stabbing is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS or submit tips online at NYPD Crime Stoppers. Tipsters can also contact the local precinct with information.
