Bronx Cops Hunt Knife-Wielding Attacker In Mount Eden Double Stabbing

Evening in Mount Eden turned violent on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, when two males were stabbed in front of 178 Mount Eden Parkway in the Bronx, police say. A 21-year-old man was knifed in the stomach and a 17-year-old boy was stabbed in the back. According to investigators, the attacker displayed a cutting instrument, then ran off on foot as detectives later circulated a wanted alert asking the public to help identify him.

What police say

In the alert shared by NYPD Crime Stoppers, detectives say the 21-year-old victim suffered a stab wound to the stomach and the 17-year-old was stabbed in the back. The post states that the suspect approached the pair in front of 178 Mount Eden Parkway, displayed a cutting instrument, then took off running. The wanted notice, posted April 8, lists the location within the NYPD's 44th Precinct and urges anyone who recognizes the suspect to come forward. Authorities have not announced any arrests in the case.

How to help

The city's Crime Stoppers program says rewards of up to $3,500 may be paid for anonymous tips that lead to an arrest and indictment, according to the program page. Per the Crime Stoppers program page, tipsters can call 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or submit information online through the Crime Stoppers portal. Investigators also accept video and preserved surveillance footage, and the NYPD's wanted post lists additional contact options for Spanish speakers.

Scene and neighborhood context

The attack occurred in a busy Mount Eden corridor that earlier in the week was the scene of an attempted knifepoint robbery, according to a local report. Teen Escapes Botched Robbery noted that detectives in the 44th Precinct are asking for video and detailed descriptions from anyone who may have witnessed threats or violence along the Sheridan Avenue - Mount Eden Parkway stretch. Detectives urged residents not to approach suspects and to report tips to Crime Stoppers or call 911 in an emergency.