On Thursday, June 18, at 8:17 a.m., the Department of Campus Safety received a report of a stabbing that occurred at approximately 8:05 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, in Washington Square Park in Manhattan.
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The non-NYU victim confronted an individual in Washington Square Park. During the altercation, several bystanders intervened. In response, a family member of the victim deployed bear spray affecting those involved and additional individuals in the surrounding area. A physical fight ensued involving the victim, family member, and multiple other individuals. During the fight, the victim was stabbed once in the chest with a knife. The victim and family member then fled northbound toward University Place, pursued by the persons of interest, whom the victim said were armed with knives.
The victim and their family member were arrested by the NYPD for the use of bear spray.
The stabbing is under investigation by the NYPD.
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Description of Suspect(s): The below photograph shows one of the two individuals who was involved in the fight when the stabbing occurred and this individual continued to pursue the victim through Washington Square Park and onto University Place. The other individual involved remained in the Park.
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The NYU Department of Campus Safety will continue to monitor the incident. If you have any additional information about this incident, please contact the NYPD at 800-577-TIPS and NYU Campus Safety at (212) 998-2222.
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Please Remember These Safety Tips: |
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Be aware of your surroundings, especially when walking alone.
- Using a smartphone or other electronic device, especially with ear buds, can be distracting and may make you a vulnerable target for an assailant.
- Trust your instincts. If you feel that you may be in danger, seek out others, a store, or an open NYU facility that has Campus Safety Officers posted.
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Try not to walk alone during late-night hours. Walk in groups, whenever you can, there is always safety in numbers.
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If you are the victim of - or witness to - a crime, call 911 immediately and then report the incident to the Department of Campus Safety at (212) 998-2222.
- NYU Students can call the Wellness Exchange at (212) 443-9999, 24/7, for confidential medical and counseling support.
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NYU Faculty, Administrators, and Staff can call the Employee Assistance Program powered by Optum at (888) 980-8740, 24/7, for confidential counseling support.
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