Introduction to the Incident
A livery cab driver remains hospitalized on Wednesday hours after being brutally stabbed by an unidentified perpetrator in the Bronx, according to police sources.
Location of the Incident
A view of the intersection of Randall Avenue and White Plains Road, where a livery driver was stabbed multiple times in the early hours of Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025.
Photo by Google Street View
Officers from the 43rd Precinct responded to a 911 call of a man stabbed at the intersection of Randall Avenue and White Plains Road in Clason Point at around 2:33 a.m. on Nov. 26.
The Victim and His Condition
Upon arriving at the scene, the cops found the 39-year-old male victim unconscious and unresponsive inside his vehicle with several stab wounds to his abdomen and back.
EMS rushed the victim to Jacobi Hospital. His condition was first listed as critical, but then updated to stable, cops say.
The New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers identified the victim as Osei Kusi. The organization says it is offering a $5,000 reward for information about the perpetrator.
Reaction from the New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers
“This was a vicious attack on a hardworking family man,” said Steven Rivera, the New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers president, in a statement. “We need the public’s help to catch whoever did this.”
“This was an attempted murder and a danger to every New Yorker,” said the group’s spokesperson, Fernando Mateo, in a statement. “Someone out there knows something and must come forward.”
Osei Kusi, a livery driver who was stabbed in the Bronx early Wednesday morning, according to cops.Photo courtesy of NYSFTD
Investigation and Incident Classification
No arrests have been made, and police did not have an immediate description of the perpetrator. However, NYSFTD says the NYPD has Kusi’s vehicle and is working to download video that may identify the perpetrator.
The incident is classified as a felony assault, which is up 0.8% in the 43rd Precinct year-to-date through Nov. 23 compared to the same period in 2024. More than 713 felony assaults have been reported to the 43rd Precinct this year.
Call for Information
Anyone with information regarding this incident can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
Conclusion
The stabbing of Osei Kusi, a livery cab driver, in the Bronx is a disturbing incident that highlights the risks faced by drivers in the city. The New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers is offering a $5,000 reward for information about the perpetrator, and the police are working to identify the suspect. The community is urged to come forward with any information that may lead to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator.
FAQs
Q: What happened to the livery cab driver?
A: The livery cab driver, Osei Kusi, was stabbed multiple times in the early hours of Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, in the Bronx.
Q: Where did the incident occur?
A: The incident occurred at the intersection of Randall Avenue and White Plains Road in Clason Point.
Q: What is the condition of the victim?
A: The victim’s condition was first listed as critical but was later updated to stable.
Q: Is there a reward for information about the perpetrator?
A: Yes, the New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers is offering a $5,000 reward for information about the perpetrator.
Q: How can I provide information about the incident?
A: You can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA), submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips.
