Knife-wielding maniac continues his random stabbing spree across New York; 2 men died, one woman is in critical condition

A knife-wielding maniac went on a random stabbing spree in Manhattan on Monday morning, leaving two men dead and a woman seriously injured, police and sources said.

The sickening spree began around 8:20 a.m., when the 51-year-old killer approached a 30-year-old man on West 19th Street near Eighth Avenue and stabbed him in the stomach, police said.

The victim, whom sources identified as a construction worker, was taken to Bellevue Hospital, where he died, police said.

About two hours passed before the violent threat moved to East 30th Street near FDR Drive, where he repeatedly stabbed a man in his 60s, police and sources said.

Sources said this man was also taken to the same hospital, where he died from his injuries.

Then, shortly before 11 a.m., the violent man stabbed a woman in the chest at East 42nd Street and First Avenue, cops and sources said.

He was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where his condition was stated to be critical.

Sources said each stabbing was random and that the attacker began arguing with each of his victims.

The suspect, a resident of the Bellevue Men’s Shelter, was taken into custody at East 46th Street and First Avenue, sources said. Charges were expected.

This is an evolving story. Check back for updates.