Midtown Manhattan stabbing leaves man, 71, dead; 78-year-old taken into custody

MIDTOWN - The NYPD said a 71-year-old man was fatally stabbed Tuesday night in the Hell's Kitchen section of Midtown Manhattan, and a 78-year-old man is now in custody.

Police responded just before 11 p.m. to a 911 call for an assault in progress inside 475 W. 57 St.

The stabbing inside 475 W. 57 St is under investigation, the NYPD said.

According to police, the 71-year-old was found with a stab wound to the back, and the 78-year-old with slash wounds to both hands. 

The 71-year-old was transported to Mount Sinai Morningside, where he was pronounced dead. 

The 78-year-old was taken into custody and transported to Mount Sinai Morningside in stable condition. 

The NYPD said a 71-year-old man was fatally stabbed, and a 78-year-old man is now in custody.

The stabbing is under investigation. A motive is unknown at the time. So far, no charges have been filed.

The identity of the victim is being withheld pending family notification.