Homicide detectives from Brooklyn North are investigating a fatal stabbing early Tuesday at the Steuben Playground in Clinton Hill, marking the second homicide at the park in four months.
According to police sources close to the investigation, the suspect fled the park, located near Williamsburg Street West and Flushing Avenue, in an unknown direction.
Homicides are up nearly 67% year-to-date in Clinton Hill's 88th Precinct, according to Police Department data. As of Nov. 3, when the most recent data is available, there were five reported homicides in the area this year - up from three during the same time in 2023.
The investigation into Tuesday's fatal stabbing remains ongoing. Anyone with information regarding the incident can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS, or submit tips online.
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