14-year-old boy stabbed to death in the Bronx; police searching for suspect
MOTT HAVEN, The Bronx (WABC) -- An investigation is underway after a teen was stabbed and killed in the Bronx on Friday, according to police.
The 14-year-old boy, identified as Caeb Rios, was discovered behind the city-run Mitchell Houses located at 300 E. 138th Street in Mott Haven just before 9:30 a.m.
When police arrived, they found the victim stabbed twice in the chest.
Paramedics rushed the teen to Lincoln Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
It is unclear when he was killed, and police are going through surveillance to figure out what happened.
Police say there were no witnesses, no obvious motive and have made no arrests.
The victim lived in the complex, in a building at Alexander Avenue.
Detectives are eyeing gang activity or a physical fight as leading to his death.
An active investigation now underway.
----------
* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts
Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness News
Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
