Western Beef adding $50K to reward for East New York stabbing suspect
'Wanted' flyers to be released tonight at community meeting
The hunt for the stabbing suspect of two children in East New York is on.
Wednesday morning, Borough President Eric Adams announced that Western Beef will add $50,000 to the $5,000 award for any leads leading to the apprehension of the suspect. The announcement was made in front of the Boulevard Houses, where the stabbings occurred.
Later this evening, Council Member Inez Barron and Man Up, Inc. will hold a meeting to distribute “wanted” flyers and provide updates about the search, as well as the status of new security cameras for the area. Family members of the slain and injured children will be present. The meeting will be at the Gershwin School, IS 166, at 800 VanSiclen Ave. & Linden Blvd.