Fordham Manor: 19-Year-Old Man Dies following Fatal Stabbing

By SÍLE MOLONEY

A POLICE OFFICER is seen at the scene of a fatal stabbing at 2550 Briggs Avenue in Fordham Manor on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022.
Photo by Miriam Quiñones

A 19-year-old male from Mount Vernon has died, following a fatal stabbing in Fordham Manor, police said.

On Saturday, Sept. 17, at around 5 p.m., police responded to a 911 call regarding an assault in progress at 2550 Briggs Avenue, located in the 52nd Precinct.

BLOOD STAINS ARE seen at the scene of a fatal stabbing 2550 Briggs Avenue in Fordham Manor on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022.
Photo by Miriam Quiñones

An NYPD spokesperson said, “Upon arrival, officers observed a 19-year-old male with a stab wound to the neck.” The spokesperson added, “EMS responded and transported the aided male to St. Barnabas Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Two knives were recovered on scene.”

Police said a person of interest was taken into custody and charges are pending. The investigation is ongoing. The deceased has been identified as Armani McDonald of Mount Vernon, NY.

POLICE OFFICERS AND detectives are seen at the scene of a fatal stabbing 2550 Briggs Avenue in Fordham Manor on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022.
Photo by Miriam Quiñones

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/, or on Twitter @NYPDTips.

All calls are strictly confidential.

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