Bodega workers ask Manhattan DA to drop murder charges in deadly stabbing
The clerk, who spoke exclusively with CBS2, says it was all in self-defense.
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The clerk, who spoke exclusively with CBS2, says it was all in self-defense.
They're asking DA Bragg to drop the charges against the clerk who fatally stabbed a disgruntled customer in Hamilton Heights. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
Jose Alba said he is grateful for all the support he has been receiving from co-workers and everyday New Yorkers.
We are hearing for the first time from the bodega worker who's facing murder charges following a deadly stabbing in Hamilton Heights. CBS2's John Dias reports.
Jose Alba says he's thankful for all the support he has received from people across New York City. CBS2's Ali Bauman has the exclusive interview.
The victim from Saturday's deadly attack has been identified as 14-year-old Ethan Reyes, from Yonkers.
A 15-year-old boy is facing murder charges, accused of stabbing another teen to death on a subway platform. As the victim's family mourns his death, commuters tell CBS2's Alecia Reid there's heightened fear when riding the subway.
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with killing another teen on a subway platform Saturday. As the young victim's family mourns his death, commuters tell CBS2's Alecia Reid there's heightened fear when riding the subway.
One witness says three teenage girls were trying to rob a 14-year-old boy when things escalated.
A teenager is facing murder charges for the deadly stabbing of a 14-year-old boy on a subway platform in Hamilton Heights. CBS2's Alecia Reid reports.
Calls are growing for charges to be dropped against a Hamilton Heights bodega worker.
A 14-year-old boy has died after being stabbed on a 1 train platform at a Hamilton Heights subway station. As CBS2's Alecia Reid reports, this comes after at least two other stabbings in recent days.
A teenager was stabbed to death on the 1 train platform at a Hamilton Heights subway station Saturday. As CBS2's Alecia Reid reports, police are searching for the attacker, who is still on the loose.
Many people, including Mayor Eric Adams, are defending the worker's actions as self-defense.
The 51-year-old worker was released from Rikers Island on Thursday night. CBS2's Ali Bauman has the latest on the investigation.
A 51-year-old Hamilton Heights bodega worker is charged with second-degree murder in the incident. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
Many people, including Mayor Eric Adams, are defending the worker's actions as self-defense, CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
Surveillance video shows the moment the shooter opened fire on busy Amsterdam Avenue and sent people running.
Surveillance video shows the moment the shooter opened fire on busy Amsterdam Avenue and sent people running, CBS2's Tony Aiello reports.
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