On Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at approximately 1351 hours, New York City Police Department (NYPD) police officers responded to a 911 call of a person, stabbed inside of 1555 Grand Concourse, within the confines of the 44th Precinct in the Bronx.
Upon arrival, officers were informed that a 27-year-old male victim was stabbed in the neck by an unidentified individual.
The individual fled the location in an unknown direction.
EMS responded and transported the victim to NYC Health + Hospitals / Lincoln, where he was subsequently pronounced deceased.
Following proper family notification, the deceased has been identified as indicated.
Victim:
Martin Marquez
address withheld
Bronx, NY 10451
Pursuant to an ongoing investigation, the following 19-year-old male and 18-year-old female individuals were arrested and charged on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 0936 hours, within the confines of the 44th Precinct.
Arrested:
Amiri Daniels
address withheld
Brooklyn, NY 11236
Charges:
- murder;
- robbery;
- manslaughter;
- criminal possession of a weapon.
Arrested:
Tamaya Gaines
address withheld
Bronx, NY 10453
Charges:
- hindering prosecution;
- tampering with evidence.
The investigation remains ongoing.
All charges are merely accusations and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to call the NYPD‘s Crime Stoppers hotline at 1–800–577–TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1–888–57–PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers‘ website or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.
All tips will be kept strictly confidential.
