NEW YORK — The NYPD has released new photos of two men wanted in connection with a violent robbery in the Bronx that left an off-duty police detective with multiple stab and slash wounds.
The attack happened Friday afternoon in the Norwood section of the Bronx. According to investigators, the 33-year-old off-duty detective was approached by two men riding a motorized bike near Rochambeau Avenue.
Police say the suspects attacked the detective, stabbing and slashing him multiple times before stealing a chain from around his neck and fleeing the area on the bike.
Authorities said the detective suffered seven stab and slash wounds. Despite being seriously injured, he reportedly chased after the suspects on foot before eventually collapsing several blocks away.
He was transported to Jacobi Medical Center, where he was listed in stable condition and is expected to recover.
The detective has been identified in media reports as Jose Mercedes, an NYPD detective assigned to the 44th Precinct. According to reports, he had been near his vehicle when the attack occurred.
Police have now released surveillance images showing the two men they are seeking in connection with the attack. Investigators say the suspects fled southbound on Rochambeau Avenue after the robbery.
As of the latest police update, the two suspects remained at large. The NYPD is asking anyone who recognizes them or has information about the attack to contact Crime Stoppers.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Sources: NYPD information reported by News 12, ABC7 New York, CBS New York, NBC New York and FOX 5 New York.
By NJ RADAR Team