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NYPD detective stabbed seven times reunites with colleagues after hospital release

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Newest development Oct 13, 2026 · 2 reportsNYPD detective stabbed seven times reunites with colleagues after hospital release

Just days after leaving the hospital, 33-year-old NYPD detective Jose Mercedes spoke publicly for the first time on Tuesday about surviving a horrific attack in the Bronx, as he was reunited with colleagues who gathered to welcome him back and show their support.

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  1. NYPD detective stabbed 7 times during brazen Bronx robbery tells The Post he’s on the mend

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    NYPD detective stabbed seven times reunites with colleagues after hospital release

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  1. New York Post

    NYPD detective stabbed 7 times during brazen Bronx robbery tells The Post he’s on the mend (opens New York Post)

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    “I’m feeling much better, thank you,” Det. Jose Mercedes told The Post Saturday.

  2. Fox News

    NYPD detective gives update on condition after illegal immigrant duo allegedly stabbed him 7 times (opens Fox News)

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    Video shows Det. Jose Mercedes covered in blood after two suspects on an e-bike allegedly stabbed him seven times during a Bronx gold chain robbery.

  3. Fox News

    NYPD detective who survived stabbing attack makes first public remarks since leaving hospital (opens Fox News)

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    NYPD Detective Jose Mercedes speaks out after two illegal immigrants from the Dominican Republic allegedly stabbed him seven times in the Bronx.

  4. amNewYork

    NYPD detective stabbed seven times reunites with colleagues after hospital release (opens amNewYork)

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    Just days after leaving the hospital, 33-year-old NYPD detective Jose Mercedes spoke publicly for the first time on Tuesday about surviving a horrific attack in the Bronx, as he was reunited with colleagues who gathered to welcome him back and show their support.

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