Man Killed, Woman Injured In NYC Apartment Stabbing: NYPD

Authorities continue investigating the still-unsolved attack in Richmond Hill.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 10:11am

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An extreme close-up of a single knife blade against a stark black background, lit by a harsh camera flash, conceptually representing the violence of the crime without depicting any actual victims or gore.A shocking stabbing attack in a Queens apartment building exposes the need for greater public safety measures in the community.Queens Today

A 41-year-old man was fatally stabbed and a 32-year-old woman was slashed inside a Richmond Hill apartment building early Sunday morning. Both were rushed to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, where the man died and the woman was listed in stable condition.

Why it matters

This incident has alarmed residents in the Queens neighborhood, raising concerns about public safety and the need for further investigation to determine the circumstances and motive behind the attack.

The details

According to police, the stabbing occurred inside an apartment building in the Richmond Hill area of Queens. The male victim, 41, was pronounced dead at the hospital, while the female victim, 32, was listed in stable condition after receiving treatment for her injuries.

  • The incident occurred early Sunday morning.

The players

NYPD

The New York Police Department is investigating the stabbing attack.

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What’s next

NYPD detectives continue investigating the still-unsolved attack to determine the circumstances and motive.

The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the need for increased public safety measures and community engagement to address violence in the Queens neighborhood.