Incident Overview
A chaotic incident unfolded at a coffee shop in Upper Manhattan, resulting in a man being stabbed. The event was captured on surveillance footage, showing a group of people chasing the man into the shop.
Details of the Incident
- Location: Milo Coffee Shop on Amsterdam Avenue, Washington Heights
- Time: Just before 6 PM, in broad daylight
- Victim: A man chased into the coffee shop, eventually stabbed
Eyewitness Accounts
- Manager’s Account: Juan Garcia, the manager, described saving the victim’s life as the attackers were trying to kill him. He used a chair to fend off the attackers.
- Owner’s Account: The owner, Miguel Angel, mentioned that his four-year-old son and wife were inside during the incident. He defended his family with a knife.
Surveillance Footage
The footage showed:
- A shirtless man entering the coffee shop and going into the kitchen
- A group of men following him, proceeding to stab the victim in the kitchen
- Employees and the owner’s family fighting off the attackers using chairs and other objects
Police Involvement
- NYPD Statement: No arrests have been made yet. The police are searching for four suspects.
- Suspect Descriptions: Two suspects were wearing all black, and two others were in gray sweaters.
- Victim’s Condition: The victim is in stable condition at the hospital.
Appeal for Information
The police are seeking help from the public:
- Contact Information: Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.
Investigation Status
- Current Status: The motive for the attack is still unknown, and the investigation is ongoing.