UPDATE: The NYPD is urgently searching for a suspect in the brutal stabbing of 53-year-old George Ennin, a beloved security guard, who was fatally attacked while on his way to work in the Bronx on July 10, 2023. This shocking incident unfolded around 2:00 PM near East 157th Street and Third Avenue, leaving the community reeling from the loss.
Ennin, a father of two and a respected member of his neighborhood, was known for his kindness and dedication to his daughters. “This man was one in a million,” said neighbor Michele King. “He raised two daughters single-handedly.” Ennin was returning to work after a month-long trip to Ghana, where he had visited family.
According to eyewitness accounts and surveillance footage, the attack occurred without warning. Ennin was approached by an apparent stranger who attempted to kick him. He blocked the kick but stumbled, leading to a violent encounter where he was stabbed. Witnesses report that Ennin managed to take 29 steps seeking help before collapsing. The graphic nature of the attack has left the community in shock.
“What happened to George is gruesome,” stated neighbor Louis, reflecting the sentiments of many who knew Ennin. He was remembered as a well-dressed, good-looking man who had a positive influence on those around him. “He made a home for those two girls. They’re college-bound; they’re A students,” King added, highlighting Ennin’s dedication as a father.
Investigators are now reviewing surveillance footage that captured the moments before the attack. The suspect is described as wearing a jacket with large white lettering and a fur collar. Authorities are hopeful that this distinctive clothing will lead to a swift identification of the individual responsible for this tragic crime.
“This was a man who had just come back from half a world away,” King said, expressing disbelief at the violent end to Ennin’s life. “How do you go home, to go halfway around the world to get murdered?”
As the investigation continues, the NYPD is urging anyone with information to come forward. The community is left mourning the loss of a man who touched many lives, and residents are calling for justice for George Ennin.
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