An mta bus stands idle with lights flashing in the street in manhattan. — An MTA bus stands idle with lights flashing in the street in Manhattan.

Bronx, NY — An 83-year-old man was assaulted while stepping off a BX35 bus in the Bronx on Monday afternoon, leaving police searching for the unidentified individual involved in the attack near a busy transit corridor. The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. at Southern Boulevard and East 167th Street, according to the NYPD.

Investigators say the elderly victim had just exited the bus when he made contact with another individual, at which point the encounter turned violent. Details about the extent of the victim’s injuries have not been released.

Photo: 83-year-old attacked while getting off bronx bus at southern blvd stop

Attack at a Busy Bus Stop

The assault unfolded in broad daylight at a well-traveled intersection, raising concerns about safety for older riders using public transportation in the area.

The NYPD has not disclosed what led to the confrontation or whether the suspect and victim knew each other. Authorities also have not released a description of the individual being sought.

The case is being investigated as an assault involving an elderly victim, a designation that can carry enhanced penalties under New York law.

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Key Points
• 83-year-old man assaulted while exiting BX35 bus in the Bronx Monday afternoon
• Incident happened near Southern Boulevard and East 167th Street
• Suspect remains unidentified; NYPD is asking for public assistance

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Search for Suspect Continues

The NYPD is urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward as detectives work to identify and locate the suspect.

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Tips can be submitted to the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, in Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also share information online through the Crime Stoppers website or via X at @NYPDTips. All calls are kept confidential.

Ongoing Investigation

Authorities have not announced any arrests, and the investigation remains active. Additional details, including the victim’s condition and the sequence of events leading up to the assault, have not yet been made public.

Police continue to review available information and are asking the community to assist in identifying the individual involved.

New York crime, Bronx assault, NYPD investigation

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