Bronx double slashing leaves two men injured as nypd searches for suspect

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.

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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