Two suspects charged with stabbing off-duty New York police officer

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 6 Oct, 20:27 · Archive

Two suspects accused of stabbing an off-duty New York police detective are illegal immigrants with criminal records, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

Two men have been charged with stabbing off-duty NYPD Detective Jose Mercedes in the Bronx. According to the Department of Homeland Security, both suspects are illegal immigrants with lengthy criminal histories. One of the men was wanted by federal immigration authorities before the attack.

The stabbing of an off-duty officer represents a serious assault on law enforcement. The identity and current status of the suspects remain subject to the ongoing investigation and legal proceedings.

How it is being reported

• Suspects wanted for stabbing of off-duty NYPD detective are illegal aliens with long criminal historiesBoth suspects accused of stabbing off-duty NYPD Detective Jose Mercedes in New York City are illegal immigrants with lengthy criminal records, DHS says.Fox News · 6 Oct, 20:01
• Illegal alien wanted by ICE identified as suspect in slashing attack on off-duty NYPD copAn illegal alien wanted by federal immigrations authorities was among a pair of thugs charged with stabbing an off-duty Bronx cop.New York Post · 6 Oct, 15:39

In this story: Jose Mercedes · NYPD · Bronx · New York City · Department of Homeland Security

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