An on-duty postal worker was fatally stabbed, and the NYPD has made an arrest.
A 24-year-old woman, identified as Jaia Cruz, has been taken into custody for the suspected stabbing.
A woman has been charged by the NYPD for the fatal stabbing of an on-duty USPS worker on Thursday afternoon.
A 24-year-old woman named Jaia Cruz has been accused of second-degree murder for attacking an on-duty postal worker in a Harlem deli with a knife.
Ray Hodges, 36, was identified as the victim and was taken to NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem where he was declared dead, according to police.
According to police, the attack was allegedly initiated following a disagreement between two customers.
The weapon was recovered. However, it has not been identified.
The USPIS announced that a postal worker has been assigned to Manhattan and is collaborating with the NYPD.
The New York City Police Department is collaborating with USPIS to prioritize the safety and wellbeing of postal service employees in matters of concern.
Planet Chronicle Digital has reached out to USPIS for additional comment.
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