Late on a Monday night in Bedford Park, a 43-year-old man was surrounded, beaten and slashed at the corner of Villa Avenue and East 204th Street, and police say they are still looking for the four people involved.
The assault unfolded on June 15 at about 11:18 p.m., when a group of four attacked the man, according to police. During the beating, one of the assailants pulled out a sharp object and cut the victim in the abdomen while the group punched and kicked him.
🚨 WANTED FOR ASSAULT: On Monday, June 15, 2026, at approximately 11:18 P.M., a 43-year-old male was in the vicinity of Villa Avenue and East 204 Street, in the confines of the 52 Precinct in the Bronx, when four unidentified individuals approached and punched and kicked him in… pic.twitter.com/elb7hFVUAC
— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) July 11, 2026
Police bulletin and how to report
According to NYPD Crime Stoppers, the four unidentified individuals took off northbound on Villa Avenue after the attack. No arrests were announced in the bulletin.
Investigators are asking anyone with information to call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS or the Spanish line at 1-888-57-PISTA. Police say tipsters whose information leads to an arrest and indictment may qualify for a reward of up to $3,500.
Where it happened and neighborhood context
The intersection sits inside the NYPD's 52nd Precinct, which covers Bedford Park, Fordham, Norwood and University Heights, according to the NYPD.
Local reporting has also documented other recent violence on Villa Avenue near East 204th Street, including a July 7 stabbing that underscored why detectives lean heavily on tips and neighborhood video for leads. Norwood News covered that nearby incident.
Anyone who was in the area on the night of June 15, or who has surveillance footage or eyewitness details, is asked to contact Crime Stoppers or message the NYPD on X. Tips can be submitted anonymously and may qualify for the advertised reward, police say.
