Two individuals arrested for the beating and stabbing death of a young man near Times Square last month.
Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the fatal beating and stabbing of a 23-year-old man near Times Square last month, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) announced on Tuesday. The suspects, identified as Paul Ohore, 32, and Alagie Jatta, 29, were apprehended in the Bronx by the NYPD Warrants Squad during the early hours of Tuesday morning. They are charged with the murder of Daevon Silva, who was attacked in Midtown Manhattan around 1 a.m. on November 24.
Police reports indicate that Silva was assaulted by three men at the intersection of West 49th Street and Seventh Avenue. During the attack, Silva sustained multiple injuries, including stab wounds to his back and right thigh. One of the attackers, described as wearing a black mask and a purple sweatsuit, struck him repeatedly with a baseball bat. Emergency medical services rushed Silva to Bellevue Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Authorities confirmed that he resided in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
Following the assault, the three assailants fled the scene, last seen running down Seventh Avenue before separating. The police have disclosed that Ohore and Jatta, both Bronx residents, now face serious charges including murder, which were formally filed against them on Tuesday. The third suspect involved in the incident remains at large, prompting ongoing investigations by law enforcement.
This tragic incident has drawn attention to the rising violence in the area, as the same intersection had recently witnessed another violent crime just days prior. On November 21, a stabbing occurred at the same location during a road rage confrontation, leaving a 38-year-old man injured. The area has become increasingly concerning for local residents and authorities alike.
Notably, Silva’s murder marked one of the last homicides investigated by NYC police before a rare 12-day period without any recorded murders across the city. This stretch began the day after Silva’s death and persisted until December 7. Such an extended period without homicides has been a rare occurrence for New York City, with the last similar span recorded in 2015.
As investigations continue, the NYPD is urging anyone with information regarding the third suspect to come forward. The community remains on alert as officials work to address the troubling trend of violence in the area.
