9-Year-Old Boy Assaulted in Bronx Park as NYPD Searches for Suspect Who Fled Scene

Park Psycho Beats Child with a Phone Charger

By Staff Reporter

Bronx Voice

April 30, 2026

BRONX, NY - A disturbing incident in the Bronx is drawing attention after a young child was violently attacked in a public park, raising serious concerns about safety in neighborhood spaces.

Police say the assault happened on Friday, April 17, 2026, at around 6:00 p.m. inside Grant Park, located at East 169th Street and Grant Avenue. According to investigators, an unidentified individual approached a 9-year-old boy and launched a brutal attack, punching the child multiple times in the face before using a cable charger as a weapon.

Authorities report that after the attack, the suspect fled the scene on foot, heading northbound on Sheridan Avenue. As of now, the individual remains unidentified.

The young victim suffered a laceration to the face and was quickly assisted by emergency responders. EMS transported the child to BronxCare Health System, where he was treated and is currently listed in stable condition. 

While the victim is expected to recover physically, the incident has left many in the community shaken. Public parks are typically seen as safe places for children and families, but this attack has sparked renewed fears about safety and supervision. 

Investigators are actively working to identify and locate the suspect. Police have not yet released a detailed description, but they are urging anyone with information to come forward. 

This incident also highlights a broader concern about random acts of violence in public areas. Parents and community members are increasingly asking questions and looking for reassurance.

As the investigation continues, officials stress the importance of community awareness and vigilance. Anyone who may have witnessed the attack or has relevant information is encouraged to contact authorities.

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.