Street Attacks: 2 Dead, 1 Critical After NYC Knife Spree

Waking up to the news that a knife-wielding assailant has gone on a rampage in your city. That's what New Yorkers faced on Monday morning. The attacker, described as a 51-year-old homeless man with mental health issues, took the lives of two men and critically injured a woman across three locations in Manhattan. The first victim, a 36-year-old construction worker, was attacked near 444 W. 19th St. The second victim, a 68-year-old man fishing near 30th Street, was the next target.The woman was assaulted near the United Nations, leaving her in critical condition. The NYPD swiftly apprehended the suspect after a taxi driver reported the final attack. Mayor Eric Adams praised the quick thinking of everyday New Yorkers who aided in the capture. The attacks reignite discussions about violent crime in New York, despite recent decreases in such incidents.