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'It’s like a little slice of hell'
New York Post • • business
Key Points:
- A 19-year-old Australian tourist was stabbed in an unprovoked attack inside a notorious McDonald's near Penn Station in Manhattan, known locally as "Murder McDonald's" due to its frequent association with crime and shady characters.
- The 24/7 McDonald's at 490 Eighth Avenue attracts drug dealers, addicts from a nearby methadone clinic, and homeless individuals, especially after dark, making the area dangerous according to local patrons and security guards.
- The attacker, Juan Mercedes, 25, was arrested and charged with second-degree assault; the victim was hospitalized in stable condition.
- Despite a general decline in major crimes in the Midtown South precinct, this location remains a hotspot for drug activity and violence, particularly at night, according to neighborhood residents and workers.
- Locals report that while daytime hours appear calm, the area becomes risky after dark with drug dealers and criminals frequenting the vicinity, posing ongoing safety concerns.
