Irish woman dies following stabbing incident in New York pub
Deceased is highly respected in Longford town
Widespread shock and sadness has engulfed Longford town this Easter Sunday following news of the tragic death of a local woman in New York.
Commenting on the tragic news, local councillor Gerry Warnock said: "Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and relatives of the woman at this particularly difficult and traumatic time. It is absolutely terrible news. She is a very well known and liked, and from a highly respected family. It is an awful tragedy."
A spokesperson from the New York Police Department Deputy Commissioner Public Information confirmed that at around 6.34pm (New York Time) on Saturday, police "responded to a 911 call for an assault in progress at 69-56 Grand Avenue within the confines of the 104 Precinct."
The DCPI spokesperson continued: "Upon arrival (at the Ceilí House Irish pub on Grand Avenue in Maspeth), police observed a 41-year-old-female with a stab wound to the neck and an unidentified male with a stab wound to the back and neck.
"EMS (emergency medical services) responded and transported both aided individuals to NYC Health and Hospitals/Elmhurst in critical condition.
"The 41-year-old-female was subsequently pronounced deceased by hospital staff.
"The investigation remains ongoing."
It's understood the Department of Foreign Affairs has been informed the of the incident.