New York assistant principal accused of stabbing man
NEW YORK -- Police say the assistant principal of a New York City elementary school stabbed a man outside a New York City deli, reports CBS New York.
Vincent Scotto, 43, has been charged with assault and criminal possession of a weapon in connection with the incident, which happened Saturday afternoon outside the Soriano Pork Store in Staten Island.
Witnesses and police say the 59-year-old victim was stabbed multiple times while sitting in his car. The store's owner, John Noto, said it was a wild scene.
"There was blood all over the place," said John Noto, who owns the store. "There was blood in the car. There was blood on him."
"I saw the car pull up," Noto said. "He came out of the car. He was already wounded."
Scotto who works at P.S. 22 on Staten Island, was arrested soon after. He has since been reassigned while he the police investigation continues, according to the city's Department of Education.
Parents told CBS New York they were stunned by the incident.
"He's a beautiful person. He's good with the kids," said Kristine Cruz, whose child attends the school. "Not the kind of person that would go out and stab anybody."
The stabbing victim was treated at the hospital and is expected to recover.