The NYPD filed a report a woman in the fatal stabbing of an on-duty USPS employee Thursday afternoon.
The woman identified as Jaia Cruz, 24, has been charged with second-degree murder stabbing and cutting from the mailman on duty at a deli in Harlem.
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 RELEASED ON BOND 4 DAYS AFTER ARREST FOR 2021 FATAL STABBING
The NYPD has charged a woman in the fatal stabbing of an on-duty USPS employee at a Harlem deli Thursday afternoon. (Peter Gerber)
The attack is said to have started after a dispute between two customers, according to the police.
The weapon was recovered. However, it has not been identified.
The NYPD has charged a woman in the fatal stabbing of an on-duty USPS employee at a Harlem deli Thursday afternoon. (Peter Gerber)
The United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) released a statement saying that the Postal Service has been assigned to Manhattan and that they are cooperating with the NYPD.
TEXAS MURDER SUSPECT RELEASED ON BOND 4 DAYS AFTER ARREST FOR 2021 FATAL STABBING
The NYPD has charged a woman in the fatal stabbing of an on-duty USPS employee at a Harlem deli Thursday afternoon. (Peter Gerber)
“USPIS takes matters relating to the safety and well-being of Postal Service employees as a top priority. We are working closely with the New York City Police Department on this investigation,” the statement said.
Fox News Digital has contacted USPIS for additional comment.
