A late-night moment on Marble Hill Avenue turned violent when a 24-year-old man was stabbed in the chest in what police are calling a gang assault.
The attack happened in front of 70 Marble Hill Ave at about 9:46 p.m. on May 14, according to the NYPD. Officers say two people approached the victim, punched and kicked him several times, and one of them pulled a knife and stabbed him in the chest. The victim was taken to a local hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.
Detectives say the pair took off in a black Jeep that headed east on West 228th Street toward Broadway. Police are now asking the public for help identifying the two people wanted in connection with the assault, as reported by News 12 The Bronx.
How to help
Anyone with information is asked to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS or submit an anonymous tip through the department’s online portal at Crime Stoppers. Investigators are urging residents and businesses near the scene to review doorbell and security-camera footage from the night of May 14 for anything that might help the case.
What investigators say
The details were shared publicly on June 13, when police renewed their appeal for help, per News 12 The Bronx. Detectives say the investigation is ongoing, and no arrests have been announced.
