Man Indicted for Brutal Murder of Woman Near Manhattan Hotel
Table of Contents
- Man Indicted for Brutal Murder of Woman Near Manhattan Hotel
- Interview with District Attorney Alvin Bragg
- Q: Can you provide more details about the case involving Jaheem Warren adn Leslie Torres?
- Q: What is the current status of the case?
- Q: How has this case impacted the community?
- Q: What message do you have for the public regarding safety in Manhattan?
- Q: How can the community stay informed about this case and other local news?
NEW YORK CITY — A 33-year-old man has been formally indicted for teh murder of a young woman near a Manhattan hotel in October, according to prosecutors.
Jaheem Warren is accused of fatally choking Leslie Torres, 23, outside the Hotel Riu Plaza New York on West 46th Street in Times Square on Oct. 29. Warren was previously charged with second-degree murder, assault, adn strangulation in November, police said.
“Jaheem Warren allegedly stalked a young woman for 25 minutes on the streets of Manhattan before he brutally attacked her, throwing her onto a pile of garbage bags and suffocating her,” said District Attorney Alvin Bragg. “This alleged conduct is abhorrent. People deserve to be safe when walking through Manhattan, and my Office will ensure accountability for those who commit horrific acts of violence.”
Prosecutors allege that Torres left her building on West 45th Street and was followed by Warren for 25 minutes as she walked through Midtown. Outside the hotel, Warren allegedly grabbed Torres from behind, threw her onto a pile of garbage bags, and choked her to death.
Torres was discovered by a passerby and later transported to Mount Sinai West, where she was found to have no brain activity. She remained on a ventilator in the ICU for a week before being pronounced dead on Nov. 4.
The NYPD is still investigating the motive behind the attack. There is no indication that Warren and Torres knew each other prior to the incident.
This case has sparked concern among residents and visitors to Manhattan, highlighting the need for increased safety measures in one of New York City’s busiest neighborhoods.
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Interview with District Attorney Alvin Bragg
Q: Can you provide more details about the case involving Jaheem Warren adn Leslie Torres?
District Attorney Alvin Bragg: “Jaheem Warren is accused of stalking Leslie Torres for 25 minutes as she walked through Midtown Manhattan. He allegedly attacked her outside the Hotel Riu Plaza New York on West 46th Street in Times Square. Warren is charged with second-degree murder,assault,and strangulation for fatally choking Torres and throwing her onto a pile of garbage bags.”
Q: What is the current status of the case?
District Attorney Alvin Bragg: ”Warren has been formally indicted for the murder. Our office is committed to ensuring accountability for this horrific act of violence. The NYPD is still investigating the motive behind the attack, and we are working closely with them to bring justice to Leslie Torres and her family.”
Q: How has this case impacted the community?
District Attorney Alvin Bragg: “This case has sparked meaningful concern among residents and visitors to Manhattan. It underscores the need for increased safety measures in one of New York City’s busiest neighborhoods. People deserve to feel safe when walking through our streets, and we are dedicated to ensuring that such acts of violence do not go unpunished.”
Q: What message do you have for the public regarding safety in Manhattan?
District Attorney Alvin Bragg: “My message to the public is that we take every act of violence seriously. my office will continue to work tirelessly to hold offenders accountable and to ensure that Manhattan remains a safe place for everyone. We encourage anyone who witnesses suspicious activity to report it to the authorities immediatly.”
Q: How can the community stay informed about this case and other local news?
District Attorney Alvin Bragg: “The community can stay informed by signing up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. This will ensure they receive updates on this case and other significant local news. We believe in transparency and keeping the public informed about matters that affect their safety and well-being.”
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