Two robbery suspects remain fugitives in Bronx stabbing investigation
Two suspects sought in Bronx detective stabbing; NYPD vows investigation.
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NYPD Detective Stabbing Bronx
NYPD Detective Jose Mercedes was stabbed seven times during an attempted robbery in the Bronx. Two suspects on an e-bike attempted to steal his gold chain. Despite serious injuries, Mercedes pursued the attackers on foot before collapsing. He was hospitalized and released, walking out to applause from hundreds of NYPD officers. The suspects remain at large. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani visited Mercedes in the hospital and pledged to pursue those responsible.
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2026-10-06 to 2026-10-30 · UTC publication dates
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Two robbery suspects remain at large in Bronx stabbing case
Two suspects who stabbed and robbed Detective Jose Mercedes in the Bronx remain at large as of Monday. The suspects were riding an e-bike at the time of the attack and fled the scene after the stabbing incident.
Detective Mercedes pursued attackers on foot after stabbing
Despite sustaining serious injuries from seven stab and slash wounds, Detective Jose Mercedes pursued the fleeing attackers on foot for approximately two blocks before collapsing near East 206th Street and Rochambeau Avenue in the Bronx.
Detective Mercedes released from hospital after stabbing recovery
Detective Jose Mercedes was released from Jacobi Medical Center in Morris Park, Bronx on Monday after recovering from his stabbing injuries. He was wheeled out of the hospital and stood up from his wheelchair to walk on his own, with hundreds of NYPD officers present to greet him.
NYPD Police Commissioner pledges investigation into detective stabbing
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced that the NYPD will relentlessly pursue those responsible for the stabbing of Detective Jose Mercedes. Tisch visited Mercedes at Jacobi Hospital shortly after the attack and publicly praised his strength and determination.
NYPD detective stabbed seven times during Bronx robbery attempt
Detective Jose Mercedes of the NYPD was stabbed and slashed seven times during a robbery in the Bronx's Norwood neighborhood on Friday afternoon. Two suspects on an e-bike attempted to steal his gold chain as he was clearing out the trunk of his car. Mercedes fought back during the struggle before the attackers fled the scene.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani visits stabbed NYPD detective in hospital
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani visited Detective Jose Mercedes and his family at Jacobi Hospital on Friday, shortly after the stabbing incident. The mayor expressed hope for Mercedes' quick and complete recovery.
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