NYPD makes arrest in fatal stabbing of on-duty postal worker
The NYPD has charged a woman in the fatal stabbing of an on-duty USPS worker on Thursday afternoon.
The woman identified as Jaia Cruz, 24, has been charged with second-degree murder for the stabbing and slashing of the on-duty postal worker inside a Harlem deli.
The victim, now identified as Ray Hodges, 36, was taken to NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem where he was pronounced dead, according to police.
TEXAS MURDER SUSPECT RELEASED ON BOND 4 DAYS AFTER ARREST FOR 2021 FATAL STABBING
The attack allegedly started after there was a dispute between two customers, according to police.
The weapon was recovered. However, it has not been identified.
The United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) released a statement saying the postal worker was assigned to Manhattan, and they are working with the NYPD.
TEXAS MURDER SUSPECT RELEASED ON BOND 4 DAYS AFTER ARREST FOR 2021 FATAL STABBING
"USPIS takes matters involving the safety and wellbeing of postal service employees as a top priority. We are working diligently with the New York City Police Department on this investigation," the statement said.
Fox News Digital has reached out to USPIS for additional comment.