3 charged after man stabbed with machete in Times Square; result of apparent turf war

Friday, May 31, 2024
TIMES SQUARE, Manhattan (WABC) -- Three people have been charged in a machete attack in Times Square.

Philip Robertson, 23, Aaron Hamilton, 25, and Robert Price, 46, face reckless endangerment and obstruction charges.

Robertson is also charged with criminal possession of a weapon.

Police say the stabbing on West 45th Street was an apparent turf war between people selling CDs.

It happened around 1 p.m. on Thursday.



The victim was stabbed in both legs and is in stable condition at the hospital. His name has not yet been released.



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