Police are searching for two men wanted in a violent March 29 attack that left a 24-year-old man injured near the intersection of Westchester Avenue and Morrison Avenue in the Bronx. Investigators say the suspects struck the victim with a metal pipe and slashed his abdomen with an unknown sharp object before taking off westbound on Westchester Avenue. Authorities have released images of two unidentified people and are asking the public to help put names to the faces.
Photos and Appeal From NYPD Crime Stoppers
According to a Facebook post by NYPD Crime Stoppers, police shared photos of the suspected attackers and urged anyone who recognizes them to contact authorities. The April 2 post includes security images that investigators say were taken near the scene of the assault and stresses that tips can be provided confidentially.
What Investigators Say About the Attack
The Crime Stoppers post labels the case “WANTED for an assault,” identifies the victim as a 24-year-old man, and states that the assailants hit him with a metal pipe and slashed his abdomen on March 29, according to NYPD Crime Stoppers. The post notes that the two suspects fled westbound on Westchester Avenue and remain unidentified as detectives continue their investigation.
How to Report Tips
Anyone with information is asked to call NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA. Tips can also be submitted online through the department’s Crime Stoppers page. The NYPD says callers can stay anonymous and may be eligible for a reward; more details are available through the department’s Crime Stoppers page.
Local Context
The Westchester and Morrison intersection sits beneath the elevated No. 6 line and has previously drawn police attention for slashing and assault investigations. Bronx Times has reported on an earlier slashing near the Morrison Avenue–Soundview station that also prompted a public call for tips.
What to Watch For
Detectives are urging Bronx residents and businesses to review any surveillance footage from the area around the time of the March 29 assault and to stay alert along the corridor while the investigation continues. If you witnessed the incident or have information that could help identify the suspects, contact Crime Stoppers. In an emergency, call 911.
