Man fatally stabbed in broad daylight on Brooklyn sidewalk, arrest made

BUSHWICK, Brooklyn (WABC) -- There is an arrest following a deadly stabbing in Brooklyn.

Newscopter 7 was above the crime scene just after 3 p.m. Monday at the intersection of Hart Street and Knickerbocker Avenue in Bushwick.

The victim, 24-year-old Jose Perez Rivera, suffered multiple stab wounds to his chest and arm.

He was taken to NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst where he was pronounced dead.

A 21-year-old man was taken into custody at the scene. Charges are pending against him.

Police are investigating a possible motive.

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