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Brawl at Randall’s Island migrant shelter: 2 men arrested

Brawl at Randall’s Island migrant shelter: 2 men arrested

In New York, nearly 2,000 migrants are staying in tents on Randall’s Island. Photographer: Jeenah Moon/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Police say a 25-year-old man was stabbed on Randall’s Island on Friday evening.

According to police, the man was stabbed in the arm around 8 p.m

Police arrested two people living in an immigrant shelter in connection with the incident.

Josue Deleon, 19, and Moises Deleon, 27, will face assault charges.

It is still unknown what the relationship is between the victim and the suspects.

The Post reports that a large fight broke out between two groups at the shelter following a separate stabbing that occurred earlier in the day.

The investigation remains ongoing. Check for updates.