Five Arrested in Violent Incident at NYC Migrant Shelter

The attack at Randall's Island shelter highlights ongoing security challenges amid a surge in migrant arrivals.

Five men were arrested early Monday after allegedly attacking another man in his bed at the Randall's Island migrant shelter in New York City, causing injuries to the victim and a security guard.
The accused, aged between 20 and 33, are charged with third-degree assault and harassment following the incident.
The attack is part of a pattern of violence at the shelter, which has seen multiple stabbings and assaults in recent months, including a fatal stabbing in January.
New York City officials have struggled to manage safety issues at migrant shelters amid a surge of over 185,000 migrants since spring 2022, with nearly 65,000 currently in city care.
The violence at Randall's Island shelter comes despite measures like a curfew and proposals for metal detectors, highlighting ongoing security challenges.