BRONX, NY – A 26-year-old man was hospitalized after being stabbed and beaten by a group of four during a violent confrontation outside a Bartow Avenue storefront Saturday evening, police said.
The assault happened around 6:35 p.m. in front of 2138 Bartow Avenue following a verbal dispute between the victim and the group.
The suspects fled on foot after the attack and remain at large.
Key Points
- A 26-year-old man was stabbed and assaulted by four individuals on Bartow Avenue.
- The victim sustained wounds to the abdomen and back and is in stable condition.
- All suspects fled the scene on foot; the investigation remains ongoing.
Dispute escalates into stabbing
According to police, the confrontation turned violent when one of the attackers stabbed the victim multiple times while the others punched and kicked him repeatedly. The incident occurred in a busy commercial area of Bartow Avenue, where several witnesses later spoke with responding officers.
Victim recovering at Jacobi Hospital
Emergency medical crews arrived minutes after the assault and transported the 26-year-old to NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi, where he was treated for stab wounds and other injuries. Authorities said he was listed in stable condition.
Police seek four suspects
Detectives from the 47th Precinct are investigating the case and reviewing nearby surveillance footage to identify the individuals involved. Anyone with information is urged to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS. All tips will be kept confidential.