An early morning dispute escalated into a violent attack in the Bronx, leaving two men slashed and a suspect on the run.
Bronx, NY – Police are searching for an unidentified man accused of slashing two victims during an assault early Saturday morning in the 44th Precinct.
The incident occurred at approximately 2:10 a.m. in front of 751 Walton Avenue. According to the NYPD, a 23-year-old man and a 29-year-old man were approached by the suspect, who engaged them in a verbal dispute before leaving the area.
Authorities said the suspect returned shortly after armed with a sharp cutting instrument and attacked both victims. The 23-year-old man was slashed in the left palm, while the 29-year-old man suffered cuts to the right side of his face and left hand.
Suspect fled after returning to scene armed
Following the нападение, the suspect fled the scene on foot. Police have not released a description of the individual, and no arrests have been made.
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Key Points
- Two men slashed during early morning Bronx assault on Walton Avenue
- Suspect initially left dispute, then returned armed with cutting instrument
- NYPD searching for suspect who fled on foot after attack
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to identify and locate the suspect.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or via X @NYPDTips.
All calls are confidential.
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