Man attacked in Bronx last month dies; murder investigation launched

According to police, a man who was attacked near a Bronx corner store last month died of his injuries last week, prompting New York City police to launch a murder investigation.

Law enforcement sources said that on Sunday, June 23, at approximately 10:54 p.m., police from the 40th Precinct responded to a 911 call about an assault in progress at 526B Willis Ave., Mott Haven.

When officers arrived, they found a 54-year-old man with a cut on his face outside a deli at the address. EMS transported the man to NYC Health and Hospital/Lincoln in stable condition.

But things took a worse turn on Wednesday, July 17, when the victim died of his injuries in hospital. Following an investigation by the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office, the incident has now been ruled a homicide.

No arrests have been made so far. Police have not been able to confirm a motive at this time, but have stated that the victim and his attacker did not know each other.

The identity of the victim will be kept secret until the family is notified.

The investigation is 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 (the platform formerly known as Twitter). @NYPDTips. All calls and messages will be treated confidentially.

According to the latest police data, there have been five murders in the 40th Precinct so far this year, the same number as in the same period last year.