Trending Now - Teen Charged in Fatal Stabbing of Sleeping Man in Times Square

WHO:

Boston.com - A 17-year-old male is accused in the stabbing death of a Worcester man.

Gothamist - The 17-year-old is also facing charges related to several robberies in the Times Square area.

WHAT:

Boston.com - The teen is charged with murder and other offenses in connection with the stabbing incident.

Gothamist - The teen is accused of two other stabbings, including one that occurred on a recent Sunday.

WHERE:

Boston.com - The stabbing incident took place in Times Square, New York City.

Gothamist - The victim was sleeping on the ground near Times Square when he was attacked.

WHEN:

Gothamist - The stabbing incident occurred on May 7, 2018.

WHY:

Gothamist - The motive for the stabbing is not explicitly stated, but it is part of a series of robberies in the area.

HOW:

Gothamist - The teen allegedly woke the victim up before stabbing him.

(UPDATED May 8, 2026 17:23 UTC)

A 17-year-old male is facing serious charges, including murder, in connection with the stabbing death of a Worcester man in Times Square, New York City. The teen is also accused of being involved in several robberies in the area and is linked to two other stabbings, one of which occurred on a recent Sunday. Authorities report that the victim was sleeping on the ground near Times Square when the teen allegedly woke him up before the attack.