Incident Overview
A Bronx bodega worker is in critical condition after being stabbed multiple times in the chest. The incident occurred at the 69 Deli located at East 169th Street and College Avenue in the Morrisania section of the Bronx.
Details of the Attack
The victim, identified as Majid Al-Saidi, a 44-year-old father, was attacked after closing up his shop and walking to his car. The assailant, who had demanded credit from Al-Saidi earlier in the evening and was refused, waited for several hours before ambushing Al-Saidi and stabbing him ten times.
Surveillance Footage and Suspect Information
Surveillance footage captured the suspect inside the deli during the initial confrontation. The United Bodegas Association of America has called for more stringent measures to protect bodega workers and is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the suspect’s arrest.
Call for Action
The United Bodegas Association of America is urging Governor Kathy Hochul to enable prosecutors to prosecute offenders more effectively and allow judges to hold criminals without bail to prevent repeated offenses. They emphasize the need for greater protection for bodega workers who face frequent threats and violence.
Victim’s Condition
Majid Al-Saidi was taken to Lincoln Hospital, where he remains in critical condition. The community and the bodega workers’ union continue to call for justice and improved safety measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
