Updated 10m ago · Crime
Man Arrested in Central Park Stabbing Death
Officers responding to a 911 call found an unresponsive woman with stab wounds in a Central Park gazebo near East Drive and East 74th Street at approximately 9:43 a.m. Sunday. EMS pronounced her dead at 10:03 a.m.
- The victim was in her 60s; her identity has not been released.
- A source described the woman as believed to be homeless and living in the park.
- The scene included a large tent and scattered clothing off a main path.
- No arrests have been made and no suspect information is publicly available.
Why it matters: Police data show zero murders recorded in Central Park between January 1 and September 20, 2026, making this case significant if classified a homicide.
- NYPD has not yet formally designated the death a homicide — that determination rests with the medical examiner.
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Right coverage, 7 sources: The right covers the killing as a straightforward crime story, with some outlets using it to criticize New York City's leadership and safety record.
The Gateway Pundit8hDead Woman Found with Stab Wounds in New York’s Central Park Identified * The Gateway Pundit * by Cristina Laila
Daily Mail15mPolice arrest suspect, 36, accused of beating 63-year-old woman to death in Central Park's first murder in years
New York Post10hWoman beaten to death in Central Park ID'd as beloved homeless artist famed for painting birds
Fox News1dWoman found dead with unexplained trauma in Central Park as NYPD searches for answers
NTD5hNew York Man Charged With Murder After 63-Year-Old Woman Found Dead in Central Park
The Sun2dWoman found dead with multiple stab wounds and head trauma in Central Park
The Western Journal19hHomeless Man Arrested in Brutal Murder of a 63-Year-Old Woman in Central ParkWhat’s next: Detectives are examining surveillance footage, witness accounts, and forensic evidence.
- The medical examiner's office will issue the official cause and manner of death.
- How long was the woman in the gazebo before she was discovered?
- Was she targeted or was this a random attack?
- Will the medical examiner classify the death as a homicide?