A 23-year-old man died after he was beaten and stabbed during a violent attack in Times Square early Monday, according to the New York Police Department. The incident occurred shortly after 1 a.m. near 49th Street and 7th Avenue.
Police say the victim, identified by sources as Daevon Silva, was assaulted by three suspects who fled the scene and are still being sought by authorities.
Victim Beaten With Bat and Stabbed Multiple Times
According to investigators, Silva was first struck with a baseball bat before being stabbed several times, including wounds to his back and right thigh. Emergency crews transported him to Bellevue Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Officials noted that Silva had a listed address in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
Police Release Suspect Descriptions
Authorities have released descriptions of the three suspects involved in the deadly Times Square attack:
- One was wearing a purple sweater and a black ski mask
- A second man wore a black jacket, dark trousers, and brown boots
- The third suspect was dressed entirely in black
No arrests have been made, and investigators have not yet disclosed what may have triggered the attack.
Second Homicide in Midtown North Within 48 Hours
This killing marks the second homicide in the Midtown North police precinct in just two days.
On Sunday, 39-year-old Gibson Winters—who had been released from federal prison three years ago—was shot and killed outside a nightclub in Hell’s Kitchen. His case also remains unsolved.
