A tragic incident unfolded in Brooklyn on Monday when New York activist and poet Ryan Carson was fatally stabbed in the presence of his girlfriend. CBS News reported that Mr. Carson, aged 32, was attacked at approximately 4 a.m. in the Crown Heights neighborhood while he and his girlfriend were standing on the street.
Surveillance footage of the incident has emerged online, depicting Mr. Carson and his girlfriend seated on a bus stop bench after attending a wedding on Long Island. The couple then rose from their seats and began walking down the block. Just ahead of them, a man inexplicably kicked scooters parked along the curb. He abruptly turned toward them and aggressively questioned, “What the heck are you staring at?” before brutally stabbing Mr. Carson multiple times in the chest.
As Mr. Carson lay wounded on the ground, the assailant returned and menacingly approached the terrified woman. She raised her hand in a desperate attempt to fend him off, but he spat at her before retreating.
Despite being rushed to Kings County Hospital Center, Mr. Carson succumbed to his injuries as the stab wound had penetrated his heart. The police have reported no arrests at this time, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Ryan Carson was a highly respected activist and a dedicated campaign organizer for the New York Public Research Group. His recent work had focused on enhancing recycling and solid waste management practices, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and environmental policies, according to friends who spoke to The Post.
The organization expressed its grief, stating, “Ryan was a beloved staffer, colleague, and friend, and a creative, talented, relentless, and optimistic advocate for students and the environment. His engaging personality, infectious laughter, and profound intelligence were instrumental in his successful advancement of the causes he held dear, both in his professional and personal life.”
Social media platforms were flooded with tributes to the beloved activist, as many expressed shock and sorrow over this senseless tragedy. New York City Council Member Chi Osse wrote, “I am horrified to learn of the brutal murder of advocate Ryan Carson in Brooklyn today. This tireless defender of his neighbors has been taken from us. Committed to ending this senseless violence, my heart goes out to his family.”
Mayor Eric Adams also paid tribute, saying, “Ryan Carson approached everything he did with passion and compassion. I had the privilege of working with him on a significant townhall event he organized with NYPIRG and on the Inflation Reduction Act. He was a rising star and an exceptional activist. May his memory and his work continue to inspire us.”
Another voice added, “Ryan Carson threw himself into everything he did with passion and humanity. I worked with him on a major townhall he hosted with NYPIRG and on the Inflation Reduction Act. He was an emerging talent and an extraordinary activist. May his legacy and tireless work serve as an inspiration to us all.”
