Sunday night turned violent in the West Farms section of the Bronx when a 46-year-old man was stabbed in the stomach near a storefront at 2123 Boston Road. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where police said he is expected to recover from a single puncture wound. Officers and paramedics responded after a 911 call, but the attacker was gone by the time they arrived. Detectives said the motive remains unclear as the investigation continues.
Police Outline Suspect And Scene
Investigators told News 12 Bronx that officers and EMS were dispatched to 2123 Boston Road on Sunday night and found the victim with one stab wound to the stomach. Police described the suspect as a man last seen wearing all black who ran off in an unknown direction, and they said the type of sharp object used has not been determined. Detectives were canvassing the block for witnesses and nearby surveillance footage as the probe continues.
Another Jolt For West Farms
The incident adds to a recent run of violent episodes in the area. Less than a month earlier, a late-May stabbing outside a nearby basketball court left a 29-year-old dead. That case, and others around the borough, have raised concerns about concentrated spikes in lethal violence in parts of the Bronx, according to a late-May stabbing outside a nearby basketball court. Community members say preserving cellphone and door-camera footage is often crucial to moving these investigations forward.
Cops Seek Tips As Victim Stabilizes
Police told News 12 Bronx the victim was transported to the hospital in stable condition and is expected to be OK. Anyone with information or footage related to the incident, particularly anyone who saw a man in all black near 2123 Boston Road on Sunday night, is asked to contact the NYPD or submit a tip to NYPD Crime Stoppers.
