LEVITTOWN, NY – An East Meadow man has been charged with attempted murder after Nassau County police said he stabbed another man following an argument outside a popular Levittown comedy club.
According to detectives with the Nassau County Police Department’s Eighth Squad, officers responded to an aided case at Governors Comedy Club on Division Avenue at approximately 6:36 p.m. on June 18. Upon arrival, investigators determined that an altercation had occurred between Francis Jimenea, 54, of East Meadow, and a 58-year-old man.
Police said the argument escalated and moved to a back alley area near the comedy club. During the confrontation, Jimenea allegedly stabbed the victim in the back with a knife.
Emergency responders transported the victim to a local hospital, where he was listed in critical condition. Authorities have not released the victim’s identity.
Following the incident, police arrested Jimenea without incident. He was also transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of a laceration. Additional details regarding how he sustained the injury were not immediately available.
Jimenea has been charged with Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, a felony offense under New York law. He was scheduled to be arraigned on June 19 at First District Court in Hempstead.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Key Facts & Details
| Incident Type | Attempted Murder Arrest |
|---|---|
| Date | June 18, 2026 |
| Time | Approximately 6:36 p.m. |
| Location | Governors Comedy Club, 90 Division Avenue, Levittown, New York |
| Defendant | Francis Jimenea, 54, of East Meadow |
| Victim | 58-year-old male |
| Allegation | Defendant allegedly stabbed the victim in the back following an argument |
| Scene | Back alley area near Governors Comedy Club |
| Victim Condition | Listed in critical condition at an area hospital |
| Arrest | Defendant was arrested without incident |
| Charge | Attempted Murder in the Second Degree |
| Investigating Agency | Nassau County Police Department Eighth Squad |
| Arraignment | June 19, 2026 |
| Court | First District Court, Hempstead |
The stabbing shocked patrons and employees at one of Nassau County’s best-known comedy venues. While police have not released additional information regarding what sparked the dispute, investigators continue to review the circumstances surrounding the incident as the criminal case moves through the court system.
