Hunt for slasher underway after machete attack in the Bronx
Apr 28, 2026
Police are searching for a suspect following a machete attack in the Bronx early Tuesday, authorities say.
Two men were slashed with the weapon around 3 a.m. in Fordham, on Walton Avenue near East 183rd Street, officials say.
One of them, a 34-year-old, took a machete to the head. The other,
age 39, was slashed on the hand.
Both were taken to a hospital and are expected to be OK. Chopper 4 showed a heavy law enforcement response at the scene as the sun came up.
It’s not clear what prompted the attack. Authorities haven’t released a description of a possible suspect.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.
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