A 37-year-old man was stabbed in the chest and slashed across the left side of his face during an early evening attack in front of 166 West 125th Street in Harlem on Jan. 26, and police say they are still looking for the attacker.
The stabbing happened at about 6:05 p.m. within the boundaries of the NYPD's 28th Precinct, and the case remains under active investigation, according to investigators.
On March 4, the NYPD released a public appeal through its Crime Stoppers program, posting a wanted alert and transcript tied to the case. Shared by NYPD Crime Stoppers on X, the alert includes tip-line information along with a timestamped clip labeled 6:12:30 p.m. Eastern.
Where It Happened
The incident unfolded on West 125th Street in central Harlem, a major east-west corridor known for transit access and retail storefronts. The block falls inside the NYPD's 28th Precinct, and contact details for the command are posted on the NYPD website.
As of the latest update from investigators, no arrests have been announced in connection with the stabbing.
Local Context
Violent incidents involving knives have surfaced periodically along the 125th Street corridor and in nearby transit stations. Coverage by Gothamist highlighted a slashing at the 125th Street subway station last October, a reminder that confrontations in busy public spaces can quickly generate cellphone video and complicate how cases unfold.
How To Help
Investigators are urging anyone who may have seen the Jan. 26 attack, or who recognizes the person referenced in the Crime Stoppers materials, to come forward.
Members of the public can share tips by calling 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), using the Spanish-language line at 1-888-57-PISTA (74782), or submitting an anonymous tip online through NYPD Crime Stoppers. The program states that rewards of up to $3,500 may be paid for information that leads to an arrest and indictment, and its site outlines how anonymity and payouts work.
Tips can also be directed to detectives at the 28th Precinct. Investigators say they hope the released transcript, video clip, and reward offer will encourage anyone with video, photos, or additional information to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers or the local precinct so they can follow up.
