One person was injured and two were arrested following a stabbing in Binghamton on Tuesday.
According to Binghamton Police, 19-year-old Christopher D. Ricketts of Binghamton and 18-year-old Jeremiah W. Coqmard, Jr. of Johnson City were charged with felony assault in the first degree.
The incident occurred at around 6 a.m. on Tuesday in the area of Court Street and Riverside Street in Binghamton.
A 19-year-old male victim suffered stab wounds to his back and upper leg.
The victim was treated at the scene and transported to a local hospital where he underwent emergency surgery. He has been listed in stable condition.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Here is the complete release from the Binghamton Police Department:
STABBING ON BINGHAMTON’S EASTSIDE – BPD ARRESTS TWO ADULT MALES
On June 9th, 2026, at approximately 6:00 AM the Binghamton Police Patrol Division was called to the area of Court Street and Riverside Street in the City of Binghamton for a report of a male stabbed. Upon arrival, it was determined that a 19-year-old male victim had sustained two significant stab wounds; one to his back and one in the upper leg. The victim was quickly provided with aid and transported to a local hospital for further treatment. The victim is currently in stable condition, after receiving emergency surgery.
Through investigation, it was determined that two suspects had fled the scene in a white sedan prior to Binghamton Police arrival. Investigators with the Binghamton Police Detective Bureau assisted the Patrol Division on scene.
Through police investigation Investigators were able to identify one of the suspects. This suspect was identified as Christopher D. Ricketts Jr., a 19-year-old male of Binghamton, NY. The investigation determined Ricketts was later dropped off at a local hospital (arriving in the same white sedan – suspect vehicle which fled the scene). Rickets received medical treatment for a hand laceration.
With the use of Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology and software, Binghamton Police Investigators were able to identify the suspect vehicle, which then led to the location and identity of the second suspect, Jeremiah W. Coqmard Jr., an 18-year-old male of Johnson City, NY.
Both suspect males were taken into custody by the Binghamton Police Department and charged with the New York State Penal Law offense of Assault in the First Degree, a Class B Violent Felony. On June 9th, 2026, both suspects were arraigned in Binghamton City Court and remanded to the custody of the Broome County Correctional Facility.
This matter remains an active police investigation and anyone with information is asked to please contact the Binghamton Police Detective Bureau by phone at 607-772-7080.
