Bronx Robbery: Suspect Sought in Westchester Square – NBC New York
An off-duty NYPD officer was brutally attacked and robbed in the Bronx, leaving him in critical condition, as confirmed by police reports. The attack, which occurred in Westchester Square early Saturday, involved two suspects who stole the officer’s wallet, iPhone, and registered firearm. Taveon hargrove, 23, has been identified as one suspect; the second remains at large. The investigation into the robbery is ongoing, with authorities examining the role of the attackers in the violent crime and searching for the remaining suspect. This breaking news is brought to you by News Directory 3, providing timely updates. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers. Discover what’s next as the search continues and the investigation unfolds.
Off-Duty NYPD Officer Attacked, Robbed in the Bronx
A 27-year-old off-duty New York Police Department officer was brutally attacked and robbed in the Westchester Square section of the Bronx early Saturday, police said. The role of the attackers is now under examination.
The incident occurred on St. peters Avenue shortly after 4 a.m. Two suspects reportedly forced the officer to the ground, held a knife to his throat, and stole his wallet, iPhone, and his registered firearm. The attack left the officer with multiple broken bones and a critical head injury.
the officer was transported to a local hospital, where he remains in critical condition.Police have identified one suspect as Taveon Hargrove, 23. A photo of Hargrove has been released to aid in his apprehension. The identity of the second suspect remains unknown. The robbery is still under investigation.
Authorities urge anyone with information regarding this incident or the whereabouts of the suspects to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.
What’s next
The investigation is ongoing, and police are actively searching for Taveon Hargrove and the unidentified second suspect. Further updates will be provided as they become available.