A tourist on a family vacation at a New York theme park over the Fourth of July weekend was stabbed and left in critical condition, authorities said.
Daniel Tomaski, 42, of Long Island, Attacked James Barnes, 47, of Edgewater, Florida, was killed after a family argument at Adventureland amusement park in Farmingdale. Daily Mail report.
Suffolk County police said Barnes and Tomaski knew each other, but it was unclear if the two families visited the park together on Sunday.
According to the outlet, “children watched in horror” as Tomaski allegedly stabbed Barnes in the stomach.
Arrest records obtained by the magazine revealed that the suspect had multiple weapons offenses dating back to 2001.
Barnes was taken to an area hospital in “serious condition,” ABC7NY reported. report.
Brookhaven Mayor Dan Panico was at Adventureland with his family when he witnessed the brutal aftermath of the stabbing.
“As I was walking from the antique car park in the park, [sitting] Panico was found on a picnic bench bleeding and clutching his abdomen moments after being stabbed. I have written On facebook.
“The overwhelming and swift response from Suffolk County Police, New York State Police and the SUNY Farmingdale Police Department was reassuring,” he continued. “The swift and professional police response ensured that the day went off without incident for park visitors and their families.”
Panico added that he hopes Barnes makes a full recovery and said it was sad that a “senseless act of violence” occurred at a family-friendly park.
Suffolk County Police arrested Tomaski at the scene and charged him with multiple counts of assault in the first degree, criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree and endangering the welfare of a child.
