A man was fatally stabbed during a dispute over beer outside a bodega in Queens early Tuesday. A worker from the store has been taken into police custody, according to law enforcement sources.
The incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. in front of the Mini Mart on Queens Boulevard near 65th Road in Rego Park. The victim was stabbed in the chest and was later pronounced dead at Elmhurst Hospital Center.
The exact details of the feud that led to the stabbing are not yet known.
The victim has not been identified by the authorities, while the store employee taken into custody has not been charged as of now.
Spokesperson Fernando Mateo from the United Bodegas of America expressed sorrow over the incident, emphasizing the importance of avoiding such tragic outcomes. He urged for a thorough investigation by the NYPD to uncover the true sequence of events.
Mateo expressed confidence in District Attorney Melinda Katz to handle the case fairly after examining all evidence, including video recordings. The United Bodegas of America plans to share further details in a future press conference once they have a comprehensive understanding of the incident.
