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Man critically injured in Crown Heights stabbing; person of interest in custody

Officers found the man with multiple stab wounds to his face near 1661 St Johns Place just after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Sheyla Torres

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Zoe Cosgrove

Apr 1, 2026, 10:50 PM

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Authorities say a man in his 30s is fighting for his life after he was stabbed in Crown Heights.

A person of interest is also in custody, News 12 has learned.

Officers found the man with multiple stab wounds to his face near 1661 St Johns Place just after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Citizen app footage shows officers investigating outside a strip of businesses.

EMS took the man to the hospital, where he is undergoing surgery, police say.

No official arrests have been made as of Wednesday evening.

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