Bronx, NY – A 30-year-old man was slashed across the face and neck in a violent street attack Friday afternoon, sending him to the hospital as police search for two suspects who fled the scene.
The assault happened around 4:34 p.m. in front of 518 East 138th Street, when the victim was approached from behind by two unidentified men. One of the assailants slashed him from the back of his neck to the front of his face before both suspects took off northbound on Brook Avenue.
EMS rushed the victim to NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, where he was reported in stable condition.
Police released descriptions of the attackers. The first suspect is believed to be a male, 18 to 25 years old, about 6 feet tall with a slender build and thin black dreadlocks. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with a graphic design on the front, black sweatpants, and dark shoes.
The second suspect is also described as a male, 18 to 25 years old, around 6 feet tall with a slender build. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants, white shoes, and a black face mask.
The investigation is ongoing, and no arrests have been made.
Key Points
- A 30-year-old man was slashed from the neck to the face in front of 518 East 138th Street on Friday afternoon.
- The victim was hospitalized in stable condition at Lincoln Hospital.
- Police are searching for two suspects described as men in their late teens to mid-20s, both about 6 feet tall with slender builds.