D.A. Bragg: Man Indicted For Attacking Two Friends, Fatally Stabbing One

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., today announced the indictment of CARLOS ANDRES DELGADOLOPEZ, 31, for allegedly injuring a 35-year-old woman and killing 26-year-old Jan Carl Mesa in attacks in his Hell's Kitchen apartment on September 9, 2026. DELGADO LOPEZ is charged in a New York State Supreme Court indictment with one count each of Murder in the Second Degree, Attempted Murder in the Second Degree and Assault in the First Degree. [1]

"Carlos Andres Delgado Lopez allegedly brutally attacked two people, murdering Jan Carl Mesa and significantly injuring a woman," said District Attorney Bragg. "Even more troubling, Mr. Mesa was stabbed while trying to deescalate the situation. I extend my deepest sympathies to Mr. Mesa's family as they navigate this difficult time, and I wish the survivor a speedy recovery."

As alleged in court documents and statements made on the record in court, DELGADO LOPEZ allowed his female friend to periodically stay at his apartment, near West 47th Street and Tenth Avenue.

On September 9, 2026, DELGADO LOPEZ allegedly attacked the woman without provocation, striking her body several times with a sharp object and knocking her to the ground. Moments later, the woman ran into her bedroom and barricaded herself inside to prevent DELGADO LOPEZ from entering.

As DELGADO LOPEZ allegedly pushed and banged against the door, the woman contacted Jan Carl Mesa, DELGADO LOPEZ's friend who lived nearby.

At aproximately 2:35 p.m., Mr. Mesa entered the apartment and attempted to calm DELGADOLOPEZ while the woman remained in the bedroom. DELGADO LOPEZ allegedly stabbed Mr. Mesa in the torso. Mr. Mesa left the apartment and collapsed outside. A few minutes later, after DELGADO LOPEZ left, the woman exited the bedroom and found Mr. Mesa bleeding. Both victims were transported to a hospital to be treated for their wounds. Mr. Mesa died hours later from two stab wounds to his chest and the woman remained hospitalized for several days.

DELGADO LOPEZ allegedly fled the scene and was arrested near Columbus Circle several minutes later.

Pursuant to a court-authorized search warrant, police officers recovered a knife from inside his apartment.

Assistant D.A.s Tayor Holland and Helen Haft are handling the prosecution of this case, under the supervision of Assistant D.A. Charles Whitt (Chief of Trial Bureau 60), and Executive D.A. Lisa DelPizzo (Chief of the Trial Division). Paralegals Amira Henry an Darius Whidbee (Trial Bureau 60), and Investigative Analyst Justin Maye (Trial Bureau 60) are providing invaluable assistance in the case.

D.A. Bragg thanked the New York City Police Department (NYPD), particularly Detective Albert Vitarelli of the Manhattan South Homicide Squad and Detective Thomas Donovan of the Midtown North Precinct Detective Squad.

Defendant Information:

CARLOS ANDRES DELGADO LOPEZ

New York, NY

Charged:

• Murder in the Second Degree, a class A-I felony, one count
• Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, a class B felony, one count
• Assault in the First Degree, a class B felony, one count

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[1] The charges contained in the indictment are merely allegations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. All factual recitations are derived from documents filed in court and statements made on the record in court.