Bronx Man Charged in Fatal Stabbing of Teenager on Way to School

Waldo Mejia, 29, faces multiple charges as questions arise over mental health care failures and prior criminal history.

Caleb Rios, a 14-year-old high school student, was fatally stabbed in the chest while walking to school in the Bronx on Friday morning.
The suspect, Waldo Mejia, was arrested at his home with a bloody knife and clothing matching surveillance footage from the attack.
Mejia, who has a documented history of mental health issues and prior arrests, is also charged with another stabbing earlier this month.
Family members of Mejia report years of unsuccessful attempts to secure involuntary mental health treatment for him, citing systemic barriers.
Officials, including NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, criticize current laws for failing to address repeat offenders with severe mental health conditions.