55-year-old man found dead, slashed in neck in apartment building in Washington Heights

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Man found dead, slashed in neck in building in Washington Heights
A 55-year-old man was found dead with a slash wound to his neck inside an apartment building located at 1 Arden Street in Washington Heights.

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, Manhattan (WABC) -- An investigation is underway after a man was found dead with a slash wound to the neck in Washington Heights on Tuesday.

Police responded to an apartment building located at 1 Arden Street around 4:15 p.m. for reports of a dispute involving a knife.

Upon arrival, officers a 55-year-old man slashed in the neck.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Two persons of interest have been taken into custody for questioning.

No charges have been filed at this time.

The investigation is ongoing.

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