Unidentified Suspect Stabs 32-Year-Old Man Multiple Times After Dispute on Dyckman Street in Upper Manhattan

Argument Turns Deadly - Man Stabbed Repeatedly in the Back

By Staff Reporter

Manhattan Voice

April 29, 2026

NEW YORK, NY - An early morning argument turned deadly when a man was repeatedly stabbed in the back, cops said.

According to authorities, the attack happened at approximately 1:40 a.m. on April 26, outside a building on Dyckman Street, a busy corridor known for its late-night activity.

Police say a violent stabbing incident on Dyckman Street in Upper Manhattan early Saturday morning began as a verbal dispute between two individuals. What started as an argument quickly escalated, ending in a dangerous confrontation that shocked anyone nearby at the time.

Investigators report that an unidentified suspect displayed what officials described as a cutting instrument during the dispute. Moments later, the situation turned physical, resulting in a suspect stabbing a 32-year-old male multiple times in the back. The sudden nature of the attack has raised concerns about late-night safety in the neighborhood.

After the assault, the individual fled the scene, prompting an active search. 

Authorities are continuing to canvass the area and review any available surveillance footage.

The NYPD released still images from a surveillance camera of the alleged suspect.

Despite sustaining multiple injuries, the victim declined medical treatment at the scene. 

It is unclear what condition the victim was in following the incident, but the decision has added another layer of concern for investigators.

The case is now under active investigation as officers work to piece together exactly what led up to the altercation. 

Community members are being urged to come forward with any information that could help identify the suspect or clarify the events of that night.

As police continue their search, the early morning stabbing investigation in Upper Manhattan near Dyckman Street ongoing highlights ongoing concerns about public safety during overnight hours. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact authorities as the investigation develops.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/, on X @NYPDTips.