The attackers fled the scene on a motorized bike near Rochambeau Avenue and East 208th Street and remain at large. The NYPD has released video of the getaway and is asking for tips to be sent via direct message or by calling 1-800-577-TIPS. Mayor Eric Adams and Commissioner Tisch previously visited the officer at the hospital to check on his stable condition.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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NYPD Detective Jose Mercedes Released After 7 Stabbings In Bronx
US Politics15 days ago
A New York City policeman has left the medical facility where he was treated for wounds sustained during a robbery. Detective Jose Mercedes is expected to recover after being stabbed seven times during a gold chain theft in the Bronx on October 2. Mercedes was treated at Jacobi Medical Center after chasing the two suspects for two blocks before collapsing on the sidewalk.
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