Police say a 28-year-old man was stabbed in the back with a broken glass bottle during a dispute outside a Bronx business.
Bronx, NY – Police are searching for two suspects accused of stabbing and assaulting a man during a dispute at a commercial establishment in the Bronx.
The incident occurred around 7:15 p.m. Thursday at a business located at 124 East 176th Street. According to investigators, a 28-year-old man was inside the establishment when two unidentified individuals approached him and a verbal argument began.
Key Points
• A 28-year-old man was stabbed during an assault at 124 East 176th Street in the Bronx
• One suspect allegedly stabbed the victim with a broken glass bottle while another struck him with a bottle
• The suspects fled on foot toward the 174–175 Streets subway station
Victim attacked with broken bottle
Police said the dispute escalated when one of the suspects used a broken glass bottle to stab the victim in the back.
A second suspect then struck the victim in the face with another glass bottle before both suspects fled the scene.
Suspects fled toward subway station
Authorities said the two individuals were last seen running toward the 174–175 Streets subway station.
Police have not released descriptions of the suspects as the investigation continues.
Public asked to provide tips
The NYPD is asking anyone with information about the assault to contact Crime Stoppers.
Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-577-TIPS, visiting the Crime Stoppers website, or messaging @NYPDTips on social media.