A 65-year-old man was attacked and stabbed inside a building at 16 East 183 Street in the Bronx on Tuesday, March 17, at about 4:45 p.m., according to police. Investigators say an unidentified individual confronted the victim, pulled out a sharp instrument, stabbed him in the arm and bicep, then struck him multiple times with his head. The assailant took off from the scene and was still on the run at the time of the police appeal.
Police Details And Appeal For Tips
According to NYPD Crime Stoppers, the department posted a "wanted for an assault" notice on March 19 describing the March 17 incident inside 16 East 183 Street and identifying the attacker only as an unidentified male. The post notes that the victim was stabbed in the arm and biceps and struck with the attacker’s head multiple times during a verbal dispute. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $3,500 for information that leads to an arrest and indictment.
How To Submit A Tip
Authorities say anyone with information can message @NYPDTips on X or call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), as noted in local reporting on the department’s tip program.
Those channels allow anonymous submissions and, when a tip leads to an arrest, may make the tipster eligible for a reward, per reporting by ABC7.
East 183's Violent History
East 183 Street has been the backdrop for other high-profile violence in recent years, and many locals have not forgotten. The 2018 killing of 15-year-old Lesandro “Junior” Guzman-Feliz outside a bodega on the block drew national coverage and led to several arrests, according to local coverage such as Norwood News. That case remains a touchstone for residents and community groups pushing for more safety measures on the block.
What’s Next
The NYPD has not announced any arrests in the March 17 assault, and detectives are asking the public to share any video or witness information through Crime Stoppers, according to the X post. Investigators will review tips and other leads and decide whether to bring charges based on the available evidence and witness accounts. Hoodline will follow developments and update this story if authorities release more details or make an arrest.
