The The NYPD filed charges woman in the fatal stabbing of a USPS on-duty worker Thursday afternoon.
The woman, identified as Jaia Cruz, 24, has been charged with second-degree murder stabbing and cutting the postal clerk on duty at a Harlem deli.
The victim, now identified as Ray Hodges, 36, was taken to NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem where he was pronounced dead, according to police.
TEXAS MURDER SUSPECT FREED ON BOND 4 DAYS AFTER ARREST IN 2021 STABBING DEATH
New York City police have charged a woman in the fatal stabbing of a USPS worker on duty at a Harlem deli Thursday afternoon. (Peter Gerber)
The attack allegedly began after an argument between two customers, according to the police.
The weapon was found. However, he was not identified.
New York City police have charged a woman in the fatal stabbing of a USPS clerk on duty at a Harlem deli Thursday afternoon. (Peter Gerber)
The United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) released a statement saying that a postal worker has been assigned to Manhattan and that they are cooperating with the NYPD.
TEXAS MURDER SUSPECT FREED ON BOND 4 DAYS AFTER ARREST IN 2021 STABBING DEATH
New York City police have charged a woman in the fatal stabbing of a USPS worker on duty at a Harlem deli Thursday afternoon. (Peter Gerber)
“USPIS considers matters involving the safety and well-being of Postal Service employees a top priority. We are working diligently with the New York City Police Department on this investigation,” the statement said.
Fox News Digital has reached out to USPIS for additional comment.
