New York Police Department Searches for Suspect in Stabbing at Brooklyn Homeless Shelter
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK (January 1, 2024) – A worker has tragically died after being stabbed in the lobby of Days Inn near Wyndham Brooklyn on East New York Avenue.
New York City officials are saying that the attack took place around 6:15 p.m. on Thursday. A 35-year-old worker was stabbed in the neck and abdomen.
The suspect fled on foot and was wearing all black with a ski mask and baseball cap. Authorities are saying that the shelter has been operating at the Days Inn hotel since the pandemic began.
Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim. He was transported to Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, where he later died.
The NYPD is currently searching for the suspect. A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability for New York City Workplace Attacks
Hotels have one of the highest rates of violence out of all different types of businesses. According to one study by the doi Foundation, “Hotels and lodging had the highest number of mean crimes per business (2.72), with 272 violent crimes occurring at 100 parcels. Service stations/Convenience stores and Restaurants/Bars/Clubs had the second and third highest mean number of violent crimes per business with 1.97 and 1.27, respectively.” Hotels should take a number of measures in order to prevent assaults.
- Hotels should install surveillance systems and limit access points through secure locks and doors.
- Hotels may need to hire security guards at certain locations.
- Hotels should ensure that all areas are well lit.
- Hotels should establish clear reporting channels for suspicious behavior.
Depending on the facts of any case, a hotel could be liable for any attack. All property owners have a legal obligation to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition. This must be done for all people whose presence on a property is reasonably foreseeable. Property owners must also take measures to protect guests from criminal activity. The level of security that a hotel or other businesses may need will depend on the level of crime around the property. It is important that certain steps are taken after any attack at a hotel.
- Eyewitnesses should be interviewed.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- An experienced personal injury attorney should be contacted.
Attacks at hotels and other businesses are often highly preventable. It is important that the owners of these properties always take security into consideration. But far too often this does not take place. In many cases, there will be a history of attacks at a certain location. The family of any person who is killed in a hotel may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim.
Investigating Brooklyn Hotel Assaults
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our deepest condolences to the family of the man killed at this Brooklyn homeless shelter. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the NYPD. This was a senseless attack that should not have taken place.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Brooklyn homeless shelter? You may have legal recourse. Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
