BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A 52-year-old man died Sunday morning after being stabbed in front of a building on Troutman Street in Bushwick, authorities said.
At approximately 10:04 a.m. on April 27, officers from the 83rd Precinct responded to a 911 call reporting a male stabbed outside 159 Troutman Street. Upon arrival, officers found the victim unconscious and unresponsive with a stab wound to the torso.
Key Points
- A 52-year-old man was stabbed and killed Sunday morning in Bushwick.
- The victim was transported to Kings County Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
- A person of interest was taken into custody as the investigation continues.
Victim transported to Kings County Hospital
Emergency Medical Services personnel responded to the scene and transported the man to NYC Health and Hospitals/Kings County. Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced deceased at the hospital, police said.
Authorities have not released the identity of the deceased, pending proper family notification. Details regarding the circumstances leading up to the stabbing have not been disclosed.
A person of interest has been taken into custody, and detectives are continuing their investigation to determine what led to the fatal encounter.
Investigation remains active
The NYPD said the investigation is ongoing, with officers canvassing the area for witnesses and surveillance footage. No charges have been filed as of Sunday afternoon, and the relationship between the victim and the person in custody has not yet been confirmed.
Officials have urged anyone with information related to the incident to contact police.
A Brooklyn neighborhood is reeling after a fatal stabbing that left one man dead and a person of interest in custody.