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Man Arrested After Stabbing Asian, Jewish Victims; Hate-Crime Calls

7/26/2026

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Summary

Morales Arrested

Raul Morales was arrested on July 24, 2026, after stabbing an Asian man near West 84th St. and a Jewish man near West 86th St., who are both expected to survive.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said Morales shouted “Allahu Akbar,” and noted mental health may be a factor.
Jewish leaders Mark Treyger and Eric Goldstein urged hate-crime charges while Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned the attacks as hateful.

Summary

Morales Stabs

The second stabbing occurred on Tisha B’Av, the Jewish fast day, heightening its religious impact.
A delivery driver who saw the attacks rode the elevator with Morales, gave police the floor, and was arrested.
The Jewish Center near West 86th St. will hold a Friday news conference on safety.
The Anti-Defamation League and UJA-Federation urged officials to boost security around synagogues and Jewish sites.

History

Historical Context

On August 19-21 1991, the Crown Heights riot erupted after a car in Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson’s motorcade killed 7-year-old Gavin Cato, sparking attacks that left two dead and about 190 injured. The unrest prompted a 1992 amendment to New York’s hate-crime law and the creation of police-community liaison units, foundations for the security measures invoked after the July 24 2026 stabbing.

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Morales Arrested

Raul Morales was arrested on July 24, 2026, after stabbing an Asian man near West 84th St. and a Jewish man near West 86th St., who are both expected to survive.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said Morales shouted “Allahu Akbar,” and noted mental health may be a factor.
Jewish leaders Mark Treyger and Eric Goldstein urged hate-crime charges while Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned the attacks as hateful.

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