Detectives in Brooklyn are questioning a blood-covered man who walked into a Brooklyn police precinct on Monday morning and told cops he had murdered a man.
The unidentified person of interest was walked out of the 77th Precinct‘s headquarters in Crown Heights on the afternoon of Oct. 13, wearing a Tyvek suit and handcuffs. He was placed in the back of an ambulance and taken to a local hospital, most likely for a psychiatric evaluation.
According to police sources, officers from the 77th Precinct rushed immediately to an apartment building located at 207 Troy Ave. in Crown Heights at around 3:15 a.m. on Oct. 13, following the disturbing admission.
Upon arrival, cops were able to gain access to a first-floor apartment where they made a grim discovery. Sources familiar with the investigation say a 56-year-old man was found face up, not far from the front door, with multiple stab wounds to the chest and arms. Bloody footprints were also located in the hallway.
EMS responded and pronounced the man dead at the scene. Police have not yet released the man’s identity, pending notification to his family.
Sources familiar with the case said a blood-covered knife and a pair of scissors were recovered at the scene.
Meanwhile, sources with knowledge of the case said, the person of interest now in custody — a 58-year-old resident of the apartment where the body was found — walked into the 77th Precinct on Monday morning crying, with blood covering his hands. Also appearing intoxicated, he told police: “I think I just killed somebody.”
A motive for the slaying has yet to be established. Police believe the victim and person of interest were known to each other. Charges are pending the result of the investigation.
Cops could be seen standing guard at the entrance to the apartment building throughout the morning. Just outside, crime scene tape wrapped around the home.
Local residents told amNewYork that they were shocked at the news of the killing.
“I’ve been here for four years, and I’ve never felt unsafe,” Taylor Parker said. “It’s terrible, it’s very sad.”
Anyone with information regarding this fatal stabbing can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential
