Double Stabbing on Manhattan's Upper West Side Being Investigated as Possible Hate Crime The recent double stabbing on Manhattan's Upper West Side has left many questioning the intentions behind the suspect's actions.
Raul Morales, a 51 year old man, allegedly committed the heinous crime in broad daylight, yelling "Allahu Akbar" as he stabbed two men – one Asian and one Jewish – with a knife and screwdriver.
New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch has stated that initial investigations suggest mental health may have been a factor.