Homeless man James Howley accused of stabbing man who wouldn't give him money; victim IDs Howley at hospital
A homeless man is under arrest today after he allegedly stabbed a man who wouldn't give him money. Police say James Howley was given a dollar from a man on Meacham Avenue in Hempstead yesterday afternoon.
•
Oct 14, 2013, 7:25 PM
•
Updated 4,021 days ago
Share:
A homeless man is under arrest today after he allegedly stabbed a man who wouldn't give him money.
Police say James Howley was given a dollar from a man on Meacham Avenue in Hempstead yesterday afternoon. When Howley asked for more and the man turned him down, Howley allegedly stabbed the victim.
The victim hit Howley with a pipe to fight him off.
The victim was able to point out the suspect to police after they were both sent to the same hospital for treatment.
More from News 12
1:38
Southhold 911 dispatcher saves sleeping family from burning home
1:47
Warmer temps for Friday and into the weekend; dry weather continues
1:41
Gas station attendant in Huntington Station accused of forcibly touching teen girl
0:33
Bayport man pleads guilty to assaulting Capitol officers during Jan. 6 insurrection
0:56
New Hyde Park sixth grader turns scary experience into action with fire safety PSA
0:25
