A 26-year-old man allegedly slashed two women Monday evening inside a building in Soundview, police reported. The victims, a 77-year-old woman and a 23-year-old woman, sustained facial lacerations and were taken to NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi, where they were listed in stable condition. Police identified the suspect as Bryce Montesdeoca, 26, who is facing assault charges. The incident occurred near Underhill Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard.
What Police Say
The NYPD says the attack unfolded around 7:30 p.m. Monday when a man approached the two women inside the building and allegedly brandished a cutting instrument. After the slashing, he fled the scene before officers arrived. EMS treated the victims on site, then transported them to NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi, where officials said both women were in stable condition. Anyone with information was asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS, according to 1010 WINS.
Arrest and Charges
News 12 | The Bronx reports that police later arrested 26-year-old Bryce Montesdeoca in connection with the incident and that he is facing assault charges. The outlet did not provide further information about his arraignment status or any bail decision.
How to Help
Detectives are still piecing together what happened inside the Soundview building and are urging anyone who witnessed the attack or has information about the suspect's movements to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS. Tips can be shared anonymously. We will update this article as court records and official statements become available, and police have urged residents in Soundview to remain vigilant while the investigation continues, per 1010 WINS.
