An NYPD officer was stabbed to death by her husband during a marital dispute that got out of control in the Bronx, authorities reported.
The wife of 31 years old, who has not been identified, did not manage to survive the several stab wounds that her husband gave her in the Grand Concourse, near the street 156 East, added.
Couple has a baby, but was not home at the time.
During the attack, the woman managed to call a relative, who dialed 911 to ask for help, but without success, indicates a report by The New York Post.
The events occurred early this Monday morning and the officers arrived at the house at 2 : 50 am, where they found the woman, who was declared dead by rescue elements.
The husband surrendered to authorities, but charges against her were still pending.
She was declared died at the scene by EMS, police said.
Her husband turned himself in at a neighboring police station, police said.
It is added that the officer was assigned to the New York Police Department of Traffic. His name has not been revealed, as it was expected to report to the family first.
The couple’s baby was with a family out of state, the Post cites consulted sources.
The president of the Bronx County, Vanessa Gibson, confirmed that the baby is three years old.
“Investigators must determine if there was a documented history of domestic abuse,” said Gibson, who attended the crime scene.
Husband has no criminal record , it was indicated, only a lack of traffic.
Neighbors and merchants near where the victim lived referred to her as a “very kind” woman.
“ She always smiled and said hi,” said a deli clerk.
A neighbor expressed bewilderment over the events and described his building as “quiet”.
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