New York City Taxi Driver Seriously Injured in Stabbing Attack
A 39-year-old taxi driver, identified as Osei Kusi of the Bronx, remains critically injured after being stabbed multiple times in a violent attack in Clason Point early Wednesday morning. The assault occurred near Randall Avenue and White Plains Road around 2:30 a.m.
Kusi was found unconscious by NYPD officers who responded to a 911 call from an unknown source. First responders rushed him to Jacobi Hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery for stab wounds to his back and lower abdomen.
The New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers identified Kusi as the victim, stating that he is a Bronx native with family ties to Ghana. The organization has offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to the capture of the assailant, calling it an "attempted murder" that poses a danger to every New Yorker.
According to his uncle Samuel Cudjoe, Kusi was inspired to become a taxi driver after working in the restaurant industry in Little Italy. Cudjoe, a 30-year veteran of the taxi industry himself, expressed shock and sadness over Kusi's violent attack, saying "He never argued with nobody" and that he didn't express concerns about safety on the job.
The NYPD is now seeking witnesses to come forward and provide information about the incident. The police are reviewing video footage from Kusi's car in an effort to identify the suspect. Anyone with information is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
This is a developing story, but preliminary information suggests that felony assaults in the 43rd Precinct area have seen little change this year compared to the same period last year. However, Kusi's case highlights the ongoing concern for public safety on New York City streets.
A 39-year-old taxi driver, identified as Osei Kusi of the Bronx, remains critically injured after being stabbed multiple times in a violent attack in Clason Point early Wednesday morning. The assault occurred near Randall Avenue and White Plains Road around 2:30 a.m.
Kusi was found unconscious by NYPD officers who responded to a 911 call from an unknown source. First responders rushed him to Jacobi Hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery for stab wounds to his back and lower abdomen.
The New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers identified Kusi as the victim, stating that he is a Bronx native with family ties to Ghana. The organization has offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to the capture of the assailant, calling it an "attempted murder" that poses a danger to every New Yorker.
According to his uncle Samuel Cudjoe, Kusi was inspired to become a taxi driver after working in the restaurant industry in Little Italy. Cudjoe, a 30-year veteran of the taxi industry himself, expressed shock and sadness over Kusi's violent attack, saying "He never argued with nobody" and that he didn't express concerns about safety on the job.
The NYPD is now seeking witnesses to come forward and provide information about the incident. The police are reviewing video footage from Kusi's car in an effort to identify the suspect. Anyone with information is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
This is a developing story, but preliminary information suggests that felony assaults in the 43rd Precinct area have seen little change this year compared to the same period last year. However, Kusi's case highlights the ongoing concern for public safety on New York City streets.
can't believe this is happening in NYC 
, I'm so worried about Osei Kusi's family and loved ones, they must be freaking out right now 
. Taxi drivers are always at risk, it's just not safe out there at night 
. We need more cameras on the streets and better lighting, that'd make a huge difference 
. And what's with the lack of witnesses, I hope Crime Stoppers can get some info soon 
. This city needs to come together and support our emergency responders and taxi drivers, they're the ones putting their lives on the line every day 
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someone's gotta pay attention to these drivers or they're just gonna keep getting hurt. and now they're offering a $5k reward for info, but I'm sure the police will just put it on their list of "unsolved crimes" and move on... meanwhile, poor Osei Kusi is stuck in that hospital bed, wondering why this happened to him 
This guy was just doin his job and gets stabbed, what's goin on with NYC? 
this is so sad, what kinda world we living in now? 
a taxi driver just get stabbed like that, it's crazy. I feel bad for Osei Kusi and his family, that's some scary stuff. 
But yeah, it's a reminder we gotta be on the lookout for each other and keep our communities safe.
The police should do more than just review video footage, they need to get out there and talk to witnesses and make sure justice gets served ASAP. 
. I'm sure we'll get more info as the investigation unfolds, but this whole thing is super unsettling 
. As someone who's familiar with the streets of the Bronx, it's hard not to think about how vulnerable we all are when crime like this can happen anywhere, anytime 
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hope he makes it through this tough time 
. the police need to step up their game, get more cameras on the streets and make sure people are held accountable for their actions 
. and yeah, this is another reason why we need to keep working on reducing crime in our city 
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He could've just left someone's life hanging by a thread and walked away... but nope, he had to go and stab the poor guy multiple times 
. And to the community, let's all try to stay vigilant and support one another during times like these 
I gotta say, it's crazy how this guy got stabbed just doing his job. I mean, I get that taxi drivers are a target sometimes, but $5k is a pretty penny to ask from strangers, you feel? What if some random dude sees this and thinks it's the perfect opportunity to scam them out of their cash 
. And what about all these cameras everywhere? Can't they just ID the perp already? 
The city's always talking about how safe it is, but when someone gets stabbed in broad daylight, that doesn't exactly scream "safe" to me 
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the NYPD needs our help.
He was just trying to make a living driving a cab, and this happens to him? 
The fact that the police are reviewing video footage from his car is a good start, but we need to make sure everyone's taking this seriously and coming forward with info. 
I just hope Kusi makes it through this... he's got a whole life ahead of him. 
the fact that Kusi is a taxi driver just makes it even more heartbreaking 
Have you guys been noticing any trends or patterns in NYC crime reports? I've been following the latest on augmented reality law enforcement tools and it's like they're finally starting to get serious about keeping our streets safe... 
