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Peekskill Man Indicted For Fatally Stabbing One Teen, Injuring Another Peekskill Man Indicted For Fatally Stabbing One Teen, Injuring Another
Peekskill Man Indicted For Fatally Stabbing One Teen, Injuring Another A Northern Westchester man is facing charges after allegedly stabbing two teenagers, one of whom died during a fight that started on social media, the District Attorney’s Office announced. Peekskill resident Matthew Torres was indicted for manslaughter and assault for his role in the violent stabbing of two 18-year-old teens during a fight late last year. Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah said that a dispute that started through social media involving several people led to them making a plan to fight in-person on Nov. 28 last year. The nature of the initial argument between …

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by Zak Failla
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Teenage Fatal Stabbing Victim Was Peekskill High School Soccer Star Teenage Fatal Stabbing Victim Was Peekskill High School Soccer Star
Teenage Fatal Stabbing Victim Was Peekskill High School Soccer Star As family and friends mourn the stabbing death of a Northern Westchester 18-year-old soccer star, the school district is offering counseling to those in need. Peekskill resident Joaquin Salazar, 18, was killed around 9 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 28, following a fight among a group of people at China Pier on Louisa Street, Peekskill Police Chief Don Halmy said. Salazar, who graduated in 2019, played soccer at Peekskill High School and was considered one of the team's high scorers throughout his years as a member of the Red Devils. The district said on Sunday, Nov. 29, it was with "great…

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by Kathy Reakes