Lower Manhattan’s Chinatown (WABC) — A boy died after being stabbed with his brother in Lower Manhattan on Thanksgiving morning.
Police say there was a fight at the corner of Lafayette and White streets around 2 a.m. Thursday.
When the 17-year-old was stabbed in the chest, he was taken to the hospital but later died there.
Friday, Rocco Rodden, 17, was named as the person who did it.
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of one of our own, Rocco Rodden.
Rocco, a junior at SJR, left us in the early hours of Thanksgiving morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with Rocco's family and friends. pic.twitter.com/LwwiUZ7aei— St. Joseph Regional (@SJRHighSchool) November 24, 2023
His brother, who is 19 years old, was also stabbed in the chest and is doing well at Bellevue Hospital.
Several guys were arrested at the scene of the crime.
Gianluca Bordone, 19, was charged with manslaughter and criminal assault on Friday, according to the police.
Rodden’s school, St. Joseph Regional High School, shared a picture of him and said they were thinking of and praying for his family and friends.
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