NEW YORK — Police arrested the suspect they are saying was chargeable for a string of stabbings targeting homeless men in Manhattan.
A 34-year-old man was killed and two different males, ages 59 and 28, have been injured earlier this month.
Police stated the victims have been all mendacity on benches after they have been attacked.
Trevon Murphy, 40, was arrested Wednesday after sources stated somebody noticed him at a bus cease in Harlem.
Mayor Eric Adams credited a retired Division of Correction officer with serving to police take him into custody.
NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell instructed reporters Murphy had a warrant out for his arrest for violating probation in Tennessee. He was additionally due in court docket later this month on costs of attacking a roommate at a shelter in Queens.
Murphy faces homicide, tried homicide and assault costs.
Anybody with further details about the crime spree is requested to name the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). You too can submit a tip via their website or by way of DM on Twitter, @NYPDTips. All calls are stored confidential
