Man found dead with numerous stab wounds on park bench in Bronx: Police

Police in the Bronx are investigating the suspicious death of an elderly man who was found with multiple stab wounds on a park bench Sunday morning.

According to police sources, officers from the 52nd District and emergency services rushed to the Putnam Place and Reservoir Oval East section of Williamsbridge Oval Field at approximately 5:25 a.m. on June 9 after a 911 call reported a man slumped on a bench.

Sources familiar with the investigation said emergency responders found a 66-year-old man lying on the bench covered in blood, with a cut on his neck and multiple stab wounds on his torso and shoulder.

The emergency services took the injured man to Jacobi Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police have kept his identity secret until the family has been notified, but believe he was homeless.

The man’s body was taken to the medical examiner’s office for an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

As part of the ongoing investigation, the police are searching the crime scene and reviewing surveillance camera footage. They currently have no videos of suspects. The investigation is still ongoing.

Anyone with information about the incident can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or on X (formerly Twitter). @NYPDTipsAll calls and messages will be treated confidentially.