NYPD Seeks Help Identifying Suspect in South Bronx Slashing Near East 149 Street

on


Who Nose Why He Did It?

Nut Job Slashes Bronx Man’s Nose in Random Attack


By Staff Reporter 

Bronx Voice 

January 15, 2026


BRONX, NY — The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a violent assault that occurred earlier this week in the Bronx’s 40th Precinct.


According to police, the incident happened Monday night, January 12, 2026, at approximately 10:29 p.m., near the intersection of East 149 Street and Union Avenue. Investigators say a 27-year-old man was walking in the area when an unknown individual approached him from behind and slashed him across the nose with a sharp object.



After the attack, the suspect fled the scene on foot, traveling southbound on Union Avenue, before police could arrive.


Victim Transported to Hospital in Stable Condition


Emergency Medical Services responded quickly and transported the victim to NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, where he was treated and listed in stable condition, police said. No arrests have been made at this time.


Suspect Description Released by Police


The NYPD has released surveillance images and a description in hopes that someone may recognize the individual involved. The suspect is described as:


  • Male


  • Slim build


  • Dark complexion


  • Last seen wearing:


  • A navy-blue coat


  • Black pants


  • Black and white sneakers


Authorities believe the attack was targeted, though the motive remains under investigation.


NYPD Urges Community Assistance


Detectives are urging anyone with information about this Bronx assault near East 149 Street and Union Avenue to come forward. Police stress that even small details could help identify the suspect and move the investigation forward.


As violent incidents continue to concern residents in parts of the South Bronx, police say community cooperation remains one of the most effective tools in solving crimes and keeping neighborhoods safe.


Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the


Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/, on X @NYPDTips. 


All calls are confidential.

Comments

Post a Comment