BRONX, NY — A 29-year-old man was slashed in the face in a broad daylight assault near the busy intersection of Jerome Avenue and West Kingsbridge Road on Sunday afternoon, police said.
The attack occurred at approximately 3:27 p.m., when an unidentified individual approached the victim and cut his face with a sharp object before fleeing the scene on foot. The suspect ran northbound along Jerome Avenue and remains at large.
Key Points
- 29-year-old man slashed in the face on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx
- Suspect fled northbound on foot; no arrests have been made
- Victim hospitalized in stable condition at Saint Barnabas Hospital
Emergency Medical Services responded and transported the victim to Saint Barnabas Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition after sustaining a facial laceration.
Authorities have not released a motive for the attack, and the weapon used has not been recovered.
Police have not provided a description of the suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance as the investigation continues.
Victim stable as NYPD seeks suspect
The NYPD is reviewing surveillance footage from nearby businesses and traffic cameras in hopes of identifying the assailant.
As of Monday, no arrests have been made in connection with the incident, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Man slashed in face on Bronx street as attacker flees north on Jerome Avenue.