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The NYPD has charged a woman in the fatal stabbing of an on-duty USPS worker on Thursday afternoon.The woman identified as Jaia Cruz, 24, has been charged with second-degree murder for the stabbing and slashing of the on-duty postal worker inside a Harlem deli.The victim, now identified as Ray Hodges, 36, was taken to NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem where he was pronounced dead, according to police.TEXAS MURDER SUSPECT RELEASED ON BOND 4 DAYS AFTER ARREST FOR 2021 FATAL STABBINGThe attack allegedly started after there was a dispute between two customers, according to police.The weapon was recovered. However, it has not been identified.The United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) released a statement saying the postal worker was assigned to Manhattan, and they are working with the NYPD.TEXAS MURDER SUSPECT RELEASED ON BOND 4 DAYS AFTER ARREST FOR 2021 FATAL STABBING »USPIS takes matters involving the safety and wellbeing of postal service employees as a top priority. We are working diligently 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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NYPD makes arrest in fatal stabbing of on-duty postal worker
