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Teenager Hospitalized Following Late-Night Stabbing on Upper West Side

Authorities are searching for three suspects who fled the scene of a violent encounter near West 70th Street.

By Staff ReportPublished Jul 29, 2026, 9:43 PMUpdated Aug 3, 2026, 11:29 PM
Looking east at Heritage Center on a sunny winter afternoon. 232 W End Ave, ZIP 10023.
Location context image: Looking east at Heritage Center on a sunny winter afternoon. 232 W End Ave, ZIP 10023. Image by Jim.henderson. Via Wikimedia Commons. Rights status: CC0 1.0.

A 19-year-old man is recovering in stable condition following a violent assault on the Upper West Side late Tuesday night, according to the New York Police Department.

Law enforcement officials reported that the incident occurred at approximately 11:20 p.m. in the vicinity of West 70th Street and West End Avenue. The victim sustained multiple stab wounds to his arms and legs during the encounter. Emergency responders transported the teenager to Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital, where he remains under medical care.

Investigators are currently searching for three male suspects in connection with the attack. According to police, the individuals were observed fleeing the area in two separate vehicles shortly after the stabbing took place.

As of Wednesday afternoon, the circumstances surrounding the altercation remain unclear, and authorities have not yet identified a motive. No arrests have been made in connection with the case, and the investigation is ongoing. Officials have not provided further details regarding the identities of the suspects or the nature of the vehicles involved.

Where it happened

West 70th Street and West End Avenue, Upper West Side, Manhattan

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