On November 18, 2024, a series of unprovoked stabbings occurred across Manhattan, resulting in the deaths of three individuals. The suspect, 51-year-old Ramon Rivera, has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder. The attacks have raised serious concerns about the intersection of mental health issues and public safety.
The first incident took place at approximately 8:22 a.m. on West 19th Street in Chelsea, where 36-year-old construction worker Angel Lata Landi was fatally stabbed in the abdomen outside his work site. About two hours later, 67-year-old Chang Wang was attacked while fishing along the East River near East 30th Street; he succumbed to multiple stab wounds. The third victim, 36-year-old Wilma Augustin, was stabbed near 42nd Street and First Avenue. She was initially hospitalized in critical condition but later died from her injuries.
Rivera was apprehended shortly after the third attack, found with blood on his clothes and two kitchen knives in his possession. Authorities believe he targeted individuals who were alone and preoccupied, with no apparent motive or provocation. He has since been indicted on multiple charges, including first-degree murder.
Rivera has a documented history of mental health issues and an extensive criminal record, including eight prior arrests in New York City within the past year. He was released from custody in October 2024 after serving time for burglary and assault charges. At the time of the stabbings, he was out on bail for a separate grand larceny case.
The attacks have left the community in shock and mourning. Mayor Eric Adams has called for a thorough examination of the mental health and criminal justice systems, emphasizing the need for reform to prevent similar tragedies.
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