Fatal Stabbing in Bronx Leaves Community on High Alert
A 53-year-old man was brutally stabbed to death in the Melrose neighborhood of the Bronx, leaving authorities scrambling for leads. George Ennin's lifeless body was discovered by NYPD officers around 2 p.m. Monday on Third Avenue and East 157th Street.
Details surrounding the attack remain scarce, with police attributing the incident as unprovoked. The victim did not appear to know his assailant, who fled the scene on foot westbound along East 157th Street. Emergency responders quickly rushed Ennin to Lincoln Hospital, where he was pronounced dead just a short walk from where he succumbed.
The investigation into this senseless killing is ongoing, with authorities still working to unravel potential motives behind the attack. As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with Ennin's murder. In an effort to garner tips and support their probe, NYPD officials are urging anyone with information about the stabbing to come forward.
Residents of Melrose and surrounding neighborhoods are understandably shaken by this brutal act of violence. According to NYPD data, homicides within the 40th Precinct – which includes areas like Melrose, Mott Haven, and Port Morris – have plummeted over 20% between 2024 and 2025. However, it seems that some heinous crimes still manage to occur.
With this incident continuing to unfold, community members are advised to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
A 53-year-old man was brutally stabbed to death in the Melrose neighborhood of the Bronx, leaving authorities scrambling for leads. George Ennin's lifeless body was discovered by NYPD officers around 2 p.m. Monday on Third Avenue and East 157th Street.
Details surrounding the attack remain scarce, with police attributing the incident as unprovoked. The victim did not appear to know his assailant, who fled the scene on foot westbound along East 157th Street. Emergency responders quickly rushed Ennin to Lincoln Hospital, where he was pronounced dead just a short walk from where he succumbed.
The investigation into this senseless killing is ongoing, with authorities still working to unravel potential motives behind the attack. As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with Ennin's murder. In an effort to garner tips and support their probe, NYPD officials are urging anyone with information about the stabbing to come forward.
Residents of Melrose and surrounding neighborhoods are understandably shaken by this brutal act of violence. According to NYPD data, homicides within the 40th Precinct – which includes areas like Melrose, Mott Haven, and Port Morris – have plummeted over 20% between 2024 and 2025. However, it seems that some heinous crimes still manage to occur.
With this incident continuing to unfold, community members are advised to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
This is so sad, man... a life cut short like that is just not right. I feel bad for George's family and friends who have to deal with this loss. It's crazy how something like this can happen in a neighborhood where people were supposed to be living their lives without all the drama.
. This 53-yr-old guy was just living his life, no reason for someone to go all out on him... it's just not right 
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This is so sad 
... what's really gonna happen to the guy who did it though? 
is gonna catch him or just let him go? 
I mean, 53 is way too old to be stabbed and die like that... was he a random target or something? 
I wish they could hurry up with more info so we can figure out what happened 
and maybe get some answers