1 killed in knife fight after 2 strangers bump into each other near Tompkins Square Park

The area on East 10th Street where a man was stabbed to death Saturday night.
The area on East 10th Street where a man was stabbed to death Saturday night. Photo credit Google Street View

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — One person was killed and another was injured after two strangers bumped into each other less than a block away from Tompkins Square Park Saturday, according to police.

An unidentified 28-year-old man and 31-year-old Michael Gillegbower started arguing after they bumped into each other on East 10th Street near Avenue C around 10:14 p.m., officials said.

The argument reportedly turned physical, and both men pulled knives on each other.

Emergency responders rushed Gillegbower to Mount Sinai Beth Israel with multiple stab wounds. He was pronounced dead when he arrived at the hospital.

The unnamed 28-year-old was taken to NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue in stable condition with one stab wound to his back.

He was taken into custody after the incident, but no charges have been filed yet.

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