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Man Charged with Hate-Crime Stabbings of Jewish, Asian Victims

7/25/2026

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Police charged Raul Morales with attempted murder and assault hate crimes after he stabbed a Jewish man and an Asian man on the Upper West Side.
The Jewish victim and the Asian victim were taken to Mount Sinai Morningside and remain in stable condition.
Witnesses reported Morales shouted “Allahu Akbar” during both attacks.
Commissioner Jessica Tisch said mental health may be a factor while detectives continue to determine motive.

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Police charged Raul Morales with attempted murder and assault hate crimes after he stabbed a Jewish man and an Asian man on the Upper West Side.
The Jewish victim and the Asian victim were taken to Mount Sinai Morningside and remain in stable condition.
Witnesses reported Morales shouted “Allahu Akbar” during both attacks.
Commissioner Jessica Tisch said mental health may be a factor while detectives continue to determine motive.