Cleveland Akron, OH, July 24, 2026 —

New York City police are investigating two separate stabbing incidents on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, with authorities considering them as potential hate crimes. The attacks occurred recently, and the suspect has been identified as 51-year-old Raul Morales.

According to preliminary reports, Morales allegedly attacked two individuals in separate incidents. One victim was an Asian man, and the other was a Jewish man. During both alleged assaults, the suspect reportedly shouted an Arabic phrase.

The motive behind the attacks remains under active investigation. Law enforcement officials have stated that they are also considering mental health as a potential contributing factor in the case. The New York Police Department is leading the investigation into these incidents.

Both victims of the alleged stabbings sustained injuries that were described as non-fatal. Further details regarding the circumstances of the attacks, the exact timing, and the specific locations within the Upper West Side have not been fully disclosed by authorities at this time.

The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information related to these incidents to come forward and contact the New York Police Department.



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