Violent — New York, NY — reported 2026-07-24

SUMMARY

Two men were stabbed by an assailant who yelled 'Allahu akhbar' before the attack, which is being investigated as a hate crime.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Violent
  • Location: New York, NY
  • Date reported: 2026-07-24
  • Suspect: not stated
  • Victim(s): 2 (two men, one visibly Jewish and attacked as he left a nearby synagogue)

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The assailant yelled 'Allahu akhbar' before stabbing the two men.
  • The attack is being investigated as a hate crime by the NYPD.
  • One of the victims was visibly Jewish and was attacked as he left a nearby synagogue.
  • Mental health may have been a factor in the attack, according to NYPD findings.
  • The assailant used a screwdriver in the stabbing.