Suspect Identified in Bronx Road Rage Incident Near East 232 Street and White Plains Road, NYPD Seeking Public’s Help

Road Rage: Angry Driver Pulls Gun, Slashes Man’s Tires During Traffic Dispute

By Staff Reporter

Bronx Voice

March 9, 2026

BRONX, NY - A traffic dispute ended in one driver pulling a gun and a knife on his fellow motorist. During the road rage, cops said the suspect used the knife to slash the tires of the driver’s car he had got into a dispute with. 

According to police, detectives have identified 31-year-old Kevin Dawkins as the individual wanted in connection with the incident, which occurred within the confines of the 47th Precinct in the Bronx earlier this year.

The NYPD says the incident happened on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at approximately 4:15 p.m. at the busy intersection of East 232 Street and White Plains Road in the Bronx.

Investigators report that a 40-year-old male victim became involved in a traffic dispute with another driver while traveling through the intersection. What began as a typical roadway disagreement quickly escalated.

Police say the suspect displayed a firearm during the argument and threatened the victim. During the confrontation, the individual also produced a knife and slashed all four tires on the victim’s vehicle, causing significant property damage.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the encounter.

After damaging the victim’s vehicle, authorities say the suspect fled the scene in a gray Ford Explorer, traveling westbound on East 232 Street toward an unknown destination.

Detectives assigned to the NYPD 47th Precinct later identified Kevin Dawkins, a 31-year-old male, in connection with the incident as part of the ongoing investigation.

Police have not yet announced whether an arrest has been made.

The New York City Police Department is asking anyone with information about the Bronx road rage incident near East 232 Street and White Plains Road to come forward.

Investigators are continuing to gather information as they work to locate the suspect and determine the full circumstances surrounding the confrontation.

Road rage incidents involving weapons are treated seriously by law enforcement officials in New York City, particularly when firearms or knives are displayed during disputes between drivers.

The case remains under investigation by detectives assigned to the 47th Precinct in the Bronx, and authorities say additional information may be released as it becomes available.

Anyone who witnessed the January 11 Bronx traffic dispute involving a firearm and knife or who may have information about the suspect’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact law enforcement.

As of now, police confirm that the victim was not physically injured, though the confrontation left his vehicle with all four tires slashed.

Officials continue to emphasize the importance of avoiding confrontations during traffic disputes and reporting dangerous incidents to authorities immediately.

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.