East Harlem: Stabbing attack following conflict leaves man dead (police)

East Harlem police are searching for the suspect who stabbed a man to death during an argument early Sunday morning.

Police sources said the deadly attack occurred around 4:02 a.m. on May 26, near the corner of 3rd Avenue and East 97th Street.

Officers of the 23rd districtwhile responding to a 911 call about a stabbing, found the victim, a 29-year-old man, stabbed in the chest.

Based on a preliminary investigation, police learned the victim was assaulted following an argument with the suspect, described as a 30-year-old man.

Emergency Medical Services transported the victim to Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital/St. Luke's, where he was pronounced dead a short time later. Police are withholding his identity, pending notification of family.

So far, no arrests have been made in the active and ongoing investigation, police said.

Anyone with information regarding the stabbing can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDConseils. All calls and messages remain confidential.

Through May 19, the New York Police Department reported only two homicides so far this year, compared to six reported at the same time last year, according to the most recent CompStat report.