Man stabbed to death in Harlem neighborhood during July 4 celebrations

A Harlem man was stabbed to death as the city celebrated Fourth of July festivities Thursday night, police reported.

Police sources said the deadly attack happened around 9:11 p.m. on July 4 outside a brownstone home at 220 West 136th St.

The officers of the 32nd arrondissement Officers responded to the scene after receiving a 911 call about a stabbing. When they arrived, they found the victim, an unidentified man who had been stabbed multiple times in the chest and right arm.

Paramedics took him to nearby Harlem Hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later. Police have not yet released his identity.

New York police have not provided details on a possible motive or suspect description. No arrests have been made in the ongoing investigation so far.

Through June 30, the 32nd Precinct has recorded just three homicides since the start of 2024, two fewer than the five recorded in the first six months of 2023. Felony assaults, however, are up 11.1% year to date, according to the latest CompStat report.

Anyone with information about the July 4 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) @NYPD Tips. All calls and messages are confidential.