Summary:

Three people were killed and one critically injured in a shocking NYC stabbing spree.
A mentally ill homeless man, Ramon Rivera, is in custody, and the attacks are considered unprovoked.
The attacks spanned multiple locations across Manhattan, from Chelsea to the East River and near the UN.
A heroic Officer Robert Garvey apprehended Rivera with help from bystanders.
Mayor Eric Adams cited failures in the criminal justice and mental health systems.

NYC Stabbing Spree Leaves Three Dead

A horrifying stabbing spree in broad daylight across Manhattan left three people dead and one critically injured. A mentally ill homeless man, identified by sources as Ramon Rivera, 51, is in custody. Police describe the attacks as unprovoked.

The Victims

The victims included a 36-year-old construction worker, a 68-year-old man fishing in the East River, and a 36-year-old woman. The woman succumbed to her injuries later at the hospital.

The Suspect

Rivera, with eight prior arrests in NYC, was apprehended thanks to the quick actions of Officer Robert Garvey, aided by a British tourist, a cab driver, and UN security personnel. Surveillance footage shows Rivera with a knife prior to the attacks.

The Rampage

A map illustrating the locations of the stabbings:

The spree began around 8:20 a.m. in Chelsea and continued across Manhattan, ending near the UN building. Rivera was apprehended with two blood-covered knives.

Mayor Adams' Response

Mayor Eric Adams condemned the attacks, calling them a “clear example” of system failures in criminal justice and mental health care. He praised Officer Garvey for his quick response and credited him with saving lives.

Suspect's Past

Rivera, a resident of the Bellevue Men’s Shelter, has a history of arrests, including burglary, assault, and grand larceny. He was recently released from Rikers Island.

Charges against Rivera are pending.

Source: New York Post