A 39-year-old man was fatally stabbed this morning near a historic site in the Bronx, formerly the NYPD's 48th Precinct stationhouse and now operating as a preschool, according to police reports. New York Daily News identified the location of the incident as Bathgate Ave. near E. Tremont Ave., where the man suffered stab wounds to the neck and chest at approximately 12:20 a.m.
Responding to a 911 call, officers arrived at the scene where the unnamed victim lay in critical condition; he was transported to St. Barnabas Hospital, and despite medical efforts, he was declared deceased at 12:45 a.m., details provided in a report by AM New York Metro revealed the timing of the emergency response. Authorities have yet to release the identity of the deceased, as next of kin notifications are pending, but a knife was recovered at the scene by police no suspect has been apprehended in the ongoing investigation.
The address of the incident, 1925 Bathgate Ave., is noted for being listed on the National Register of Historic Places due to its distinctive architecture the building served as the precinct headquarters for many years before its transformation into a Head Start program catering to young children.
Law enforcement is seeking assistance from the public, reviewing video footage and canvassing the neighborhood for any leads related to the incident. Information can be reported by contacting Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (or 888-57-PISTA for Spanish) or by submitting tips through the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers website or on X @NYPDTips. Confidentiality is guaranteed for all sources.
