Cops are looking for a man who chopped off most of the fingers on a man’s hand with a machete after a sidewalk dispute in the Bronx erupted over their dogs barking at each other, police said.
According to cops, a 34-year-old man was struck in the left hand with a machete by an unidentified man around 11:24 a.m. Friday near Southern Blvd. and E. 178th St. in West Farms.
The attacker and the victim argued over their dogs barking at each other. As things escalated, the attacker yanked out a machete intending to attack his rival’s dog — but the victim stepped in to protect his pooch, cops said.
The victim was slashed and lost four digits. He was transported to a nearby hospital in stable condition.
The assailant took off soon after the incident. He was described as being in his 40s to 50s and last seen wearing a tan bucket hat, gray hooded sweatshirt, green vest, tan pants and tan boots.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). All calls are confidential.
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In a shocking incident, a man armed with a machete allegedly chopped off his rival’s fingers following a heated dispute over barking dogs. The incident took place in a quiet neighborhood, leaving residents in disbelief and fear.
According to witnesses, the two men had been arguing for weeks over the constant barking of their respective dogs. The argument escalated quickly, with one of the men pulling out a machete and attacking the other, severing several fingers in the process.
The victim was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, while the suspect fled the scene before authorities arrived. Police have launched a manhunt to track down the suspect and bring him to justice.
Neighbors are shaken by the violent incident, with many expressing concern over the escalating tensions in the area. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of letting disputes spiral out of control.
Authorities are urging anyone with information on the suspect’s whereabouts to come forward and assist in the investigation. In the meantime, residents are advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police.
This disturbing incident serves as a grim reminder of the importance of resolving conflicts peacefully and seeking help before things escalate to such extreme levels. Let us hope for the victim’s speedy recovery and for justice to be served in this troubling case.
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