Man arrested for stabbing 2 men, 1 fatally outside Manhattan homeless drop-in site
By Colin Mixson
Published on May 2, 2026.
A 35-year-old man has been arrested for stabbing two men, one of whom died, outside a homeless drop-in center in Hell's Kitchen. The victims were identified as Rene Flores, 31, and another man, 34, who were stabbed multiple times in the torso. The incident occurred around 4:45 a.m. on April 23. Both victims were initially believed to be connected to the Urban Pathways Ninth Ave. Drop-In Center, but police have now stated they were not residents of the facility. The 24-hour drop-In center offers services, including charging stations, a kitchen, and medical and laundry rooms.
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