NYPD Seeks Suspect in BX12 Bus Assault Near Fordham Road in the Bronx

Teen Slashed on Bus with Box Cutter

By Staff Reporter

Bronx Voice

March 25, 2026

BRONX, NY - Cops are looking for the person who slashed a teen with a boxcutter while riding a busy MTA bus through Fordham Road. Investigators have released new video of the suspect.

According to police, the incident took place on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at approximately 7:45 p.m. aboard a BX12 MTA bus traveling near Valentine Avenue and East Fordham Road in the Bronx.

Authorities report that a 17-year-old male was riding the bus when an unidentified individual suddenly displayed a box cutter and attacked him. The suspect allegedly slashed the teen in the hand and neck before quickly exiting the bus.

The attacker then fled the scene on foot, disappearing into the surrounding neighborhood. As of now, no arrests have been made in the Bronx bus slashing case.

Emergency responders arrived shortly after the assault was reported. EMS transported the injured teen to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.

While the injuries were serious, officials say the victim is expected to recover following the teen slashed on NYC bus incident.

Police have released a limited description of the individual they are trying to identify. The suspect is described as a male who was last seen wearing all black clothing and a black ski mask.

At this time, no further identifying details have been released in the BX12 MTA bus assault Fordham Road Road investigation. 

Authorities are urging anyone who may recognize the individual from surveillance images or video to come forward.

The NYPD is actively investigating the assault and is asking for assistance from the public. Incidents like this—especially violent attacks on public transportation—are taken seriously due to the potential risk to passengers and the broader community.

This latest incident adds to ongoing concerns about safety on public transit in New York City. The BX12 route, which runs through heavily trafficked areas of the Bronx, is used daily by thousands of commuters.

Officials continue to emphasize vigilance and encourage riders to report suspicious behavior immediately, particularly in areas like Valentine Avenue Fordham Road crime zones where incidents have raised concern.

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.