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Gang member sentenced to 15 years to life for Lower East Side killing that sparked double murder 
A 20-year-old gang member was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison Friday for a Lower East Side murder a prosecutor said sparked off a chain of violence that resulted in two more grisly deaths and ruined multiple lives “based on nothing.”
Man indicted for unprovoked slashing spree at Grand Central subway station
A Brooklyn man was indicted Thursday for allegedly wounding two people in an unprovoked slashing spree at the Grand Central subway station on Christmas Eve.
Jason Sargeant indicted for attempted murder in Grand Central slashing rampage
A man who shouted “F— these people!” before allegedly stabbing two commuters at Grand Central Station on Christmas Eve has been charged with attempted murder.
Woman, 24, indicted for fatally stabbing USPS mail carrier in Harlem deli sandwich line
Jaia Cruz, 24, was arrested shortly after the stabbing inside the deli at 168 Lenox Ave. around 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 2.
Suspect in Christmas Eve slashing spree at Grand Central indicted for rampage
According to court documents, 28-year-old Jason Sargeant began his terror spree on the 4, 5, and 6 train platform inside of Grand Central Station at around 10:10 p.m. on Dec. 24, 2024. He allegedly began ranting and raving while brandishing a knife, sending commuters fleeing.
Man, 72, Killed In Unprovoked Attack In Harlem, DA Says
According to Bragg, Darnell Jackson, 39, was standing at a deli on the corner of West 137th Street and Lenox Avenue on Jan. 1 at 3:40 a.m., when Cortes, walking with a cane, briefly entered and then exited the deli.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office