Fatal Stabbing of Postal Worker in New York City Deli Leads to Arrest

A postal worker was fatally stabbed during an argument in a Harlem deli, prompting a first-degree murder charge against a suspect in custody.

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Ray Hodges, a 36-year-old USPS letter carrier, was fatally stabbed in a Harlem deli after a dispute over ordering food. Jaia Cruz, 24, was arrested and faces a first-degree murder charge. Police report the stabbing occurred around 2:30 p.m., with witnesses claiming the altercation escalated quickly. Despite the arrest, the circumstances surrounding the attack remain unclear, and the investigation is ongoing. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is working with local authorities to ensure the safety of postal employees.

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