NYC ‘violence interrupter’ charged with murder twice, now eyed by NYPD in slashing
An ex-convict working for an NYC anti-violence group has been implicated in a slashing incident in the Bronx. The individual, previously charged with murder twice, allegedly attacked a man without warning. The incident raises concerns about the effectiveness and safety of community violence prevention programs funded by taxpayer money.
- ▪The suspect is a worker for Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence and has a criminal history including two murder charges.
- ▪The victim was attacked while walking to a deli, suffering a three-inch wound that did not require stitches.
- ▪The anti-violence group has received significant taxpayer funding, raising questions about their hiring practices.
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Metro exclusive NYC ‘violence interrupter’ charged with murder twice, now eyed by NYPD in slashing By Tina Moore and Rich Calder Published May 23, 2026, 9:26 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google An ex-con killer who worked for an NYC anti-violence group is being eyed by cops for slashing a man in the Bronx, The Post has learned. The Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence worker — who was twice charged with murder — allegedly attacked a stranger around 3 p.m. May 5 near the nonprofit’s Boston Road office, police sources said. The 38-year-old victim told police he was walking to a deli in the East Bronx when the stranger slashed his left cheek and chin.
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