Overview
- The 39-year-old driver, identified by the New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers as Osei Kusi, was found just after 2:30 a.m. at Randall Avenue and White Plains Road in Soundview.
- He was discovered unconscious in a Toyota SUV with TLC plates and was taken to Jacobi Hospital, where his condition was later described as critical but stable.
- NYPD says the victim suffered multiple stab wounds to his back and lower abdomen, and investigators are reviewing video from his vehicle.
- No arrests have been announced and the motive has not been determined.
- The taxi federation labeled the assault an attempted murder and urged the public to submit tips to NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS or via the website or @NYPDTips.