BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — Police are searching for nine suspects accused of attacking and robbing three teens on a northbound 2 train, authorities said.
More: Latest News from Around the Tri-State
Police said the group began punching and kicking one of the victims in the face and body. Two of the suspects then struck the teens multiple times with a scooter, and one suspect pulled out a knife and slashed an 18‑year‑old in the head.
The incident happened around 6:50 p.m. last Thursday as the train arrived at the Bronx Park East station, according to the NYPD.
The group stole two cellphones, a backpack and headphones before running away, police said.
An 18‑year‑old and a 19‑year‑old were taken to a local hospital and are in stable condition, according to authorities.
Discover more stories shaping your neighborhood on our homepage
Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
Nicole Alarcon is an award-winning digital content producer. She has covered local news for the tri-state area since 2021. She joined PIX11 News in 2026. See more of her work here.
Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to PIX11.