Wendy's employee in custody for allegedly stabbing 44-year-old co-worker in Brooklyn

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
44-year-old Wendy's employee stabbed by co-worker in Brooklyn
Police have made an arrest after 44-year-old employee was stabbed by a fellow co-worker at a Wendy's in Canarsie, Brooklyn.

CANARSIE, Brooklyn (WABC) -- Police have made an arrest after they say a 44-year-old employee was stabbed by a fellow co-worker at a Wendy's in Brooklyn.

The incident took place around 7:40 p.m. Monday night at a Wendy's located at 9001 Ditmas Avenue.

Authorities say a 44-year-old man was stabbed by another male employee.

The victim was taken to Brookdale Hospital, where he is now stable.

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The suspect fled the scene, but was caught later in the evening.

Police described him as a man in a gray Wendy's uniform.

The investigation is ongoing.

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