Police Release Name of Endicott Man Killed in Binghamton Stabbing

Binghamton police say the man who died after being stabbed in a downtown assault was an Endicott resident.

Investigators on Wednesday afternoon said 57-year-old Kevin L. Ray was the person who sustained neck and shoulder wounds in Tuesday afternoon's incident.

It happened around 5:10 p.m. at the Salvation Army Center for Worship and Service at 131 Washington Street.

Between 75 and 80 people had been attending the daily dinner service at the facility.

People who were at the meal said an argument appeared to erupt between a couple of men.

One of them was said to have pulled a "large knife" from a backpack and stabbed the other.

Those who observed the scene said Ray lost a large amount of blood. He was taken to Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City where he was pronounced dead.

After the stabbing, the assailant sat nearby and said nothing until police arrived. Officers quickly detained the suspect near the Salvation Army complex.

Investigators said 37-year-old Michael W. Brutvan of Binghamton has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the stabbing. He was arraigned in Binghamton City Court Wednesday and ordered held at Broome County Jail.

The Salvation Army building is located between a city-owned parking garage and the Craft Bar & Kitchen.

Police have released no other information about the circumstances surrounding the fatal stabbing.

WNBF NEWS VIDEO: Police secured the area around the Salvation Army complex in downtown Binghamton on May 13, 2025.

This story was updated with additional information provided by Binghamton police.

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