Bronx Saturday Morning Subway Double-Stabbing Leaves 1 Dead

BRONX, NY. (THECOUNT) — The NYPD is investigating after a double-stabbing on a subway platform in the Bronx left one man dead and another fighting for his life in an area hospital.

Police say, a black male in his 40’s who was wearing a grey sweater, stabbed two men – one 25-year-old fatally, and the other 28 – at the Morrison Avenue/Soundview station.

The attack happened just after 4:30 a.m. Saturday on the 6 train southbound platform, reports ABC7NY.

The 25-year-old victim was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead of stab wounds.

The 28-year-old man was transported to the hospital where he is listed in stable condition.

The suspect fled on foot.

6 trains were bypassing the Morrison Avenue/Soundview station in both directions as police completed their investigation.

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Geo quick facts: The Bronx is a borough of New York City. It’s known for Yankee Stadium, the home field of the New York Yankees baseball team. Dating from 1899, the vast Bronx Zoo houses hundreds of species of animals. Nearby, the sprawling New York Botanical Garden features a landmark greenhouse with rainforest and cactus displays. By the Hudson River, Wave Hill is a landscaped public garden with wooded paths and a cultural center – wikipedia.