Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Two stabbed in Central Park; hate crime investigated
Two people were stabbed in Central Park in New York.
The police are looking into whether it was a hate crime because the suspect yelled 'Allahu Akbar' and targeted an Asian man and a Jewish man.
The suspect, Raul Morales, is in custody.
The police are also considering if mental health issues might have played a role in the attacks.
The stabbings happened in broad daylight, about two blocks apart.
Two people were stabbed in Central Park, New York.
The suspect, Raul Morales, allegedly yelled 'Allahu Akbar' before the attacks.
The victims were a 57-year-old Asian man and a 50-year-old Jewish man.
The stabbings occurred in broad daylight, about two blocks apart.
Police are investigating possible hate crime motives and mental health factors.
- Who
- Raul Morales
- What
- Two stabbings in Central Park
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Central Park, New York
- Why
- Possible hate crime or mental health issues
Hate Crime
Mental Health Issue
Motivation
Hate Crime
The suspect's shout of 'Allahu Akbar' and targeting of specific groups suggests a hate crime.
Mental Health Issue
The suspect's mental health issues may have been the primary factor in the attacks.
- Location
- Central Park, New York
- Suspect
- Raul Morales
- Victims
- 57-year-old Asian man, 50-year-old Jewish man
- Weapon
- Screwdriver
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing