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Man Fatally Stabbed After Fight At Upper West Side Homeless Shelter

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- A dispute between two homeless men turned deadly on the Upper West Side.

Police say they found a 22-year-old man and a 36-year-old man suffering from stab wounds at a homeless shelter on West 83rd Street overnight.

Both were taken to Mount Sinai St. Luke's Hospital.

The 22-year-old, identified as Geronal Washington, was pronounced dead at the hospital.

The 36-year-old is in stable condition. He is now in police custody and charges are pending.

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