Tuesday Nov 3rd, stabbing involving Hatzolah EMS worker at EP and Rogers around 8:20 PM

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It seems a Hatzolah EMS volunteer has been stabbed.      There are reports two people being stabbed, but this is less clear.

It is unclear whether the EMS was aiding an individual when stabbed, or off duty.   

It happened around 8:30.   Details still coming in.

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2015/11/03/crown-heights-brooklyn-stabbing/

http://jpupdates.com/2015/11/03/hatzolah-member-stabbed-in-crown-heights/

http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Hatzolah-Workers-Stabbed-Crown-Heights-Brooklyn-340019452.html

Suspect was not apprehended at the scene.   Suspect is a black male and the confirmed victim is an Orthodox Jewish male, making this a high profile situation.

Lots of NYPD on scene.

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As per http://crownheights.info/crime/506239/two-orthodox-jews-stabbed-in-crown-heights/:

Just several minutes ago, a 34-year-old Orthodox Jewish man – who happens to be a volunteer for Hatzalah – was stabbed in the back by an assailant who snuck up on him from behind. The incident occurred on Eastern Parkway between Nostrand and Rogers Avenues in Crown Heights.

Previous reports that there were two stabbing victims are unfounded. An unrelated emergency medical call to Hatzalah that occurred around the same time appears to have led to the confusion.

The victim was walking westbound along Eastern Parkway – about 150 feet before Rogers Ave. – when the incident occurred. Police say the assailant first walked by him going eastbound, and then after they passed each other he turned around and stabbed him in the back.

The man radioed for help from his fellow Hatzalah volunteers, and then managed to walk himself to the intersection of Eastern Parkway and Rogers Avenue, leaving a trail of blood behind him. He collapsed just as a Hatzalah ambulance arrived at the scene.

The victim was given first aid, then rushed to Kings County Hospital in critical condition. Sources tell CrownHeights.info that doctors remain optimistic that he will survive.

The assailant escaped from the scene and is still at large. Witness accounts describe the man as wearing a hoodie and a mask covering his face, though this has not been confirmed.

There is no word yet from police on whether or not they believe this incident to be terror related.

There is currently a level-1 mobilization of police forces in effect. Please beware of your surroundings and be extra cautious when going outside until the assailant is apprehended.

This is a developing story; it will be updated with more information as it becomes available.

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How high profile is it?

BP Eric Adams arrived at the scene.  

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/jewish-ems-worker-knifed-walking-brooklyn-cops-article-1.2422861

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The details are becoming clearer:

http://abc7ny.com/news/no-arrests-in-attack-on-hatzalah-ems-worker/1067049/