""We are aware of the tragic incident that took place at our Flatlands, Brooklyn, location in which one of our team members passed following a physical altercation," Bernardo DeJesus, an IHOP spokesperson, said. "Our thoughts are with the loved ones of our team member, as well as with the entire team at this location. We are cooperating fully with the local law enforcement investigation. The safety of our team members and guests is our number one priority.""
"Cops rushed to the scene where 67-year-old Hector Reinoso-Perez was stabbed in the torso around 10:39 p.m. Friday inside the restaurant near Flatlands Ave. and Louisiana Ave. in East New York after a scuffle with his attacker, cops said. A 41-year-old man was also slashed in the hand during the altercation. EMS transported Reinoso-Perez to Brookdale University Hospital where he later died of his injuries. The other victim was not hospitalized."
A 67-year-old IHOP employee, Hector Reinoso-Perez, was stabbed in the torso around 10:39 p.m. Friday inside the Flatlands, Brooklyn restaurant following a scuffle with an attacker. A 41-year-old man was also slashed in the hand during the altercation and was not hospitalized. EMS transported Reinoso-Perez to Brookdale University Hospital, where he later died of his injuries. IHOP spokesperson Bernardo DeJesus expressed condolences, confirmed cooperation with law enforcement, and said the safety of team members and guests is the company's top priority. Reinoso-Perez lived in nearby Starrett City, about four blocks from the location. No arrests have been made and a suspect is being sought.
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