A quiet stretch of Webster Avenue turned into a crime scene Saturday night when a 35-year-old man was fatally stabbed in Norwood, leaving neighbors rattled and first responders scrambling to save his life. Officers rushed to 3210 Webster Ave just before 10 p.m. and found the man unresponsive with a stab wound to his torso. He was taken by EMS to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
What Police Say
Police and EMS were on the scene within minutes of the 911 call and have opened a homicide investigation into the stabbing. According to officers, the victim was discovered unresponsive with a stab wound, then transported to St. Barnabas Hospital, where doctors could not revive him. As of Sunday morning, no arrests had been made, according to News 12 New York.
NYPD Response And Tips
The case falls under the NYPD's 52nd Precinct, which covers Norwood and surrounding neighborhoods and lists its contact and community affairs information on its official site. The precinct's main line is (718) 220-5811 for local inquiries. Anyone with information or video from the area is urged to reach out to detectives directly or contact Crime Stoppers. Station contact details and tip information are posted on the NYPD 52nd Precinct page.
Neighborhood Context
Norwood, patrolled by the 52nd Precinct, has seen growing concern from residents and local officials over recent spikes in violent incidents. Councilman Oswald Feliz previously pressed for more officers in the area following an increase in shootings across several Bronx precincts that include Norwood, according to the Bronx Times. Community members say they want faster follow-up on tips and a stronger visible police presence as detectives work to track down whoever is responsible for the latest deadly attack.
