Police: Fatal Mott Haven slashing of 54-year-old man being investigated as a homicide

According to the NYPD, a 54-year-old man was found with a cut to his face on Willis Avenue on June 23.

News 12 Staff

Jul 24, 2024, 12:43 PM

Updated 44 days ago

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A June slashing in Mott Haven is now a homicide investigation, police say.
According to the NYPD, a 54-year-old man was found with a cut to his face on Willis Avenue on June 23. He was taken to the hospital in stable condition.
Police say he died last week, and are now treating the case as a homicide.
Medical professionals say they are working to confirm the exact cause.