New Footage Shows Suspects Fleeing After Off-Duty Detective Stabbed in Bronx Robbery
Police released surveillance video of two men on an e-bike suspected of attacking and robbing an off-duty NYPD detective in the Bronx.
Surveillance footage has been released by police showing two suspects fleeing on an e-bike after an off-duty NYPD detective was brutally stabbed seven times during a robbery in the Bronx. The incident occurred on Friday around 1:45 p.m. at the intersection of Rochambeau Avenue and East 208th Street in the Norwood neighborhood.
According to authorities, Detective Jose Mercedes was unloading items from his car when the two individuals allegedly attacked him in an attempt to steal his gold chain. During the assault, the suspects reportedly stabbed and slashed Mercedes multiple times before forcibly removing the chain. The suspects then fled the scene on their motorized bike, heading south on Rochambeau Avenue.
Video from the crime scene showed Detective Mercedes bleeding significantly from his injuries. Emergency medical services transported him to Jacobi Medical Center, where he was reported to be in stable condition.
Law enforcement is seeking the public's assistance in identifying and apprehending the individuals involved. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or the Spanish-language line at 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted online via the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/ or by messaging @NYPDTips on X (formerly Twitter).