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Bronx Livery Driver Stabbed Multiple Times, Now in Critical but Stable Condition

Police are asking for Crime Stoppers tips following a $5,000 reward offer from the taxi drivers’ federation.

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.