7 January 2025

the The NYPD has been charged A woman was fatally stabbed by an on-duty USPS worker Thursday afternoon.

The woman, identified as Jaya Cruz, 24, has been charged with second-degree murder Stabbing and cutting For the postal employee on duty inside a Harlem restaurant.

The victim, now identified as Ray Hodges, 36, was taken to NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem where he was pronounced dead, according to police.

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Harlem Daily

The NYPD has charged a woman with the fatal stabbing inside a Harlem restaurant of an on-duty USPS worker Thursday afternoon. (Peter Gerber)

The attack allegedly began after a dispute between two agents. According to the police.

The weapon was recovered. However, he was not identified.

Postal worker with the NYPD

The NYPD has charged a woman with the fatal stabbing inside a Harlem restaurant of an on-duty USPS worker Thursday afternoon. (Peter Gerber)

the United States Postal Inspection Service USPIS issued a statement saying the postal worker was assigned to Manhattan, and they are working with the NYPD.

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Postal workers

The NYPD has charged a woman with the fatal stabbing inside a Harlem restaurant of an on-duty USPS worker Thursday afternoon. (Peter Gerber)

“USPIS takes matters relating to the safety and well-being of Postal Service employees as a top priority. We are diligently working with the New York City Police Department on this investigation,” the statement said.

Fox News Digital has reached out to USPIS for additional comment.

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