Bronx Machete Attack Leaves Two Injured in Fordham as Police Search for Suspect

SHOCKING RANDOM ATTACK - 2 Struck with Machete by Crazed Attacker

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By Staff Reporter

Bronx Voice

April 28, 2026

BRONX, NY - Two men were viciously attacked with a machete by a crazed man in Fordham in what cops are calling a random attack. One of the victims was struck in the head.

According to authorities, the incident unfolded around 3 a.m. near Walton Avenue and East 183rd Street. 

Investigators say two men were slashed with a machete in what is now being described as a disturbing and unprovoked act of violence. 

One of the victims, a 34-year-old man, suffered a serious head injury after being struck with the weapon. 

The second victim, a 39-year-old man, was slashed on the hand. Both men were rushed to a nearby hospital and are expected to survive, offering some relief in what could have been a far more tragic situation. 

Still, the severity of the attack has drawn attention to violent crime involving machete in Fordham Bronx.

As the sun rose, a heavy police presence flooded the scene. Officers canvassed the area for evidence while aerial footage captured the scope of the response. The large-scale effort highlights the urgency behind the police search for machete suspect in Bronx neighborhood, which remains ongoing.

At this point, officials have not released a description of the suspect, leaving many unanswered questions. Investigators are still working to determine what led up to the attack, and whether the victims were targeted or randomly assaulted. The uncertainty has fueled concern around unidentified suspect in Bronx slashing incident.

Residents in Fordham are being urged to remain vigilant as authorities continue their investigation. Community members are hoping for swift updates as the case develops, especially as early morning violent incidents in Bronx residential areas continue to make headlines.

Police are asking anyone with information to come forward as they work to track down the individual responsible. In the meantime, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictability of random machete attacks in New York City neighborhoods and the importance of community awareness.

This is a developing story, and updates are expected as more details become available.

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.