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Fatal stabbing of Hispanic youth in Washington Heights

Authorities are looking for the person responsible for stabbing and killing a 17-year-old teenager in Washington Heights.

Authorities received a call Saturday afternoon warning of an assault on West 181 Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue.

Upon arrival, the officers found the victim who they identified as Gerardo Rivas, with a stab wound to the torso.

The Police Department indicates that an argument took place between the victim and the attacker, which later turned violent.

His death was declared at a local hospital.

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