A new stabbing case is taking place at an immigrant shelter in New York City. The incident occurred this time in Harlem, in a building that functions as a shelter in the northern area of Central Park.
Our reporter Gary Merson, from Univision 41, went to the scene and confirmed through a source that the stabbing victim is a Hispanic. Allegedly, there was a fight in which he was injured.
Likewise, the NYPD reported that the man was taken to a Mount Sinai hospital in the area and is in stable condition.
The alleged fight occurred on the fourth floor of the building that functions as a shelter and where about 300 single immigrants are kept. It was also learned, from the same source, that the victim tried to escape, but collapsed on the second floor.
So far, authorities have been unable to make any arrests, but the stabbed man has not wanted to cooperate either, Gary Merson said.
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Days later, the victim’s mother spoke with Univision 41 and said that her son was “very happy.” She also commented that, along with a companion, she had gone to the United States to try to fulfill the American dream.
According to the statements of a witness, it is presumed that the dispute was between security guards and the immigrants, which ended up sending one of them to Harlem Hospital.
A young immigrant agreed to speak with Univision 41, without revealing his identity, and denounced that some security guards at the shelter “treat people badly.”
Eric Adams considers modifying ‘Sanctuary City’ status in the face of immigration crisis
In his Tuesday press conference, the mayor pointed out that his proposal would allow undocumented immigrants who are related to serious crimes to remain in the hands of ICE.
Under current law, he explained, the city cannot deliver them.
“I don’t think people who commit violent acts and commit repeated crimes should have the privilege of being in our city,” he explained.
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