Vincent Sumpter, a 22-year-old man from New York City, has been charged with a hate crime after allegedly stabbing 33-year-old Yechiel Michael Dabrowskin near a synagogue in Brooklyn's Crown Heights neighborhood.

The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on August 12, 2024, following a verbal altercation during which Sumpter reportedly yelled 'Free Palestine' before attacking the victim.

Witnesses reported that Sumpter had been aggressively harassing people prior to the stabbing, asking the victim, 'Do you want to die?' before lunging at him.

Surveillance footage captured the moments leading up to the attack, showing Sumpter lunging at Dabrowskin and his friends.

Dabrowskin sustained serious injuries, including an abdominal stab wound, and was hospitalized in stable condition, expressing gratitude for surviving the attack.

Sumpter has pleaded not guilty to charges including second-degree assault as a hate crime and aggravated harassment based on race or religion.

His bail has been set at $100,000, and he is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.

Community members detained Sumpter until police arrived, highlighting the collective response to the attack.

Rabbi Yaakov Behrman condemned the incident, linking it to rising antisemitic sentiments and emphasizing the serious implications of such violence.

This incident occurs amid increasing tensions and a notable rise in hate crimes against Jews in the United States, particularly related to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

Mark Treyger, CEO of the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York, condemned the attack as a dangerous escalation of antisemitism, calling for collective outrage against such incidents.