The NYPD is searching for a suspect wanted in the stabbing of a 35-year-old Jewish man in Brooklyn after an encounter that police describe as anti-Jewish. The attack occurred around 4:10 P.M. near Kingston Avenue and Lincoln Place; the victim’s injuries were described as not life-threatening. Police have released images and a short video of the unidentified suspect, and the NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating. Authorities ask anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.
NYPD Seeks Suspect After Man Stabbed During Anti-Jewish Altercation in Brooklyn
NYC police hunt suspect accused of stabbing Jewish man in chest while making antisemitic statements
New York City police are searching for a man accused of stabbing a 35-year-old Jewish pedestrian in the chest while making anti-Jewish remarks on Tuesday afternoon in Brooklyn.
New York City police are on the hunt for a suspect who they say stabbed a Jewish man in the chest while making "anti-Jewish" statements on Tuesday.
What Happened
According to the NYPD, the attack occurred at approximately 4:10 P.M. near Kingston Avenue and Lincoln Place in the 77th Precinct. Authorities say an unidentified individual approached a 35-year-old man, made anti-Jewish statements and then stabbed him in the chest with a knife. The victim sustained injuries that were described as not life-threatening and was treated at a nearby hospital.
Footage of a suspect who police say stabbed a Jewish man while making anti-Jewish statements in New York City on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Evidence And Investigation
Police have released photos and a short video of the suspect, who remains unidentified. Footage circulating on social media shows the two men in a several-minute confrontation; after the exchange initially appeared to end and the victim followed the other man, the suspect turned and allegedly stabbed him before fleeing on foot toward Sterling Place and Albany Avenue.
The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force is leading the investigation. Officials are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in locating the suspect.
"At approximately 4:10 P.M., in the vicinity of Kingston Avenue and Lincoln Place, in the confines of the 77th Precinct, a 35-year-old male victim was walking when he was approached by an unidentified individual. The unidentified individual made anti-Jewish statements and then proceeded to stab the victim in the chest with a knife," police told Fox News Digital in a statement.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said: "Evil, hateful, antisemitic violence must come to an end. We cannot let this hate persist in our city, and we will never back down. We are praying for this man and his family, and the NYPD Hate Crimes Division is investigating this incident as we speak."
How To Help
Police ask anyone with information to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Spanish speakers can call 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted online at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/ or via X (Twitter) to @NYPDTips. Images and video released by police may help identify the suspect.
