35-Year-Old Killed in Bronx Stabbing

Police say the attack occurred near the New York Botanical Gardens.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 3:09pm

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A 35-year-old man was fatally stabbed in the Bronx on Saturday night. Police responded to a 911 call and found the victim unconscious and unresponsive. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital, and the investigation is ongoing with no arrests made so far.

Why it matters

Violent crime remains a persistent issue in parts of the Bronx, with the borough seeing higher rates of assault and homicide compared to other areas of New York City. This latest incident has raised concerns about public safety in the vicinity of popular attractions like the Botanical Gardens.

The details

The stabbing occurred around 10 p.m. on Webster Avenue, less than a mile from the NYPD's 52nd Precinct and the New York Botanical Garden. Police found the 35-year-old victim unconscious and unresponsive, and he was later pronounced dead at St. Barnabas hospital.

  • The incident occurred on Saturday night around 10 p.m.

The players

NYPD

The New York City Police Department is investigating the fatal stabbing.

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What’s next

Police are continuing their investigation and searching for suspects, but no arrests have been made so far.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the ongoing challenges of reducing violent crime in certain Bronx neighborhoods, even as the city overall has seen declines in homicides in recent years.