Off-duty detective stabbed several times in Bronx as part of attempted robbery, Mamdani says

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Off-duty detective stabbed several times in the Bronx

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has confirmed that an off-duty NYPD detective was stabbed several times earlier today in the Bronx. FOX 5 NY's Stephanie Bertini is live at the scene.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has confirmed that an off-duty NYPD detective was stabbed several times earlier today in the Bronx.

Off-duty officer stabbed several times

What we know:

The mayor posted about the incident on X:

Mamdani also mentioned that preliminary information indicates that the assault was an attempted robbery.

"I visited the detective and his family at Jacobi Hospital with Police Commissioner Tisch," the mayor said. He also clarified that the detective is now in stable condition.

An NYPD crime stopper van is now canvassing the area with a picture of the suspect.

What we don't know:

The identities of both the detective and whoever stabbed him are also not known.

The whereabouts of whoever attacked the detective are also not known.

The Source: This article includes information provided by the NYPD and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

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