Off-Duty NYPD Officer Stabbed During Robbery Attempt in Bronx
An off-duty NYPD officer was stabbed in the Bronx, near Rochambeau Avenue in Norwood, by two suspects who attempted to rob him.
New York, NY, October 2, 2026 — An off-duty New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer sustained stab wounds during an attempted robbery in the Bronx on Thursday. The incident occurred in the Norwood neighborhood, in close proximity to Rochambeau Avenue.
According to initial reports, the officer, whose identity has not been released, was approached by two suspects who attempted to rob him. The situation escalated, resulting in the officer being stabbed.
The specific details regarding the officer’s current condition, the exact time of the incident, and whether the suspects were apprehended are not yet available. The NYPD has not released further information concerning the investigation at this time. Details about the tools used in the stabbing or the nature of the attempted robbery beyond the intent to rob are also pending.
The area near Rochambeau Avenue in Norwood, where the attack took place, is a residential and commercial district. Law enforcement is expected to canvass the neighborhood for witnesses and any available surveillance footage that could aid in identifying the two suspects involved in the assault.
This incident underscores ongoing concerns about public safety and the risks faced by law enforcement officers, even when off-duty. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available from official sources.
Story summarized from the original created by Adam Daly on www.amny.com, see more information here.
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