Trending Now - Victim of Times Square Stabbing Identified; Suspects Still Sought

WHO:

Gothamist - The victim identified is a 39-year-old man.

Boston.com News - The victim's name is Leonides Baez, from Worcester.

WHAT:

Boston.com News - Leonides Baez died of his injuries at the hospital.

Gothamist - The NYPD is searching for suspects involved in the stabbing.

WHERE:

Gothamist - The stabbing occurred near Times Square, New York City.

Boston.com News - Leonides Baez's last known address was in Worcester, Massachusetts.

WHEN:

Boston.com News - The incident occurred on a Monday.

HOW:

Gothamist - The NYPD is conducting an ongoing search for suspects.

(UPDATED May 7, 2026 13:31 UTC)

A 39-year-old man named Leonides Baez from Worcester has died from injuries sustained in a stabbing that took place near Times Square in New York City. The NYPD is actively searching for suspects involved in this incident, which occurred on a Monday. Baez's last known address was in Worcester, Massachusetts, and he was pronounced dead at the hospital.