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American Focus > Blog > Crime > NYC man loses four fingers after being attacked by machete-wielding maniac
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NYC man loses four fingers after being attacked by machete-wielding maniac

Last updated: January 25, 2025 8:20 pm
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A horrifying incident took place in the Bronx when a man had four of his fingers sliced off by a machete-wielding attacker. The victim, Tayquon Young, was walking his pit bull Chanel when the dog began playing with another man’s smaller canine. The interaction escalated when the other dog owner threatened to behead Chanel and pulled out a machete.

In a split second decision to protect his beloved pet, Young reached out to grab the machete and ended up losing three of his fingers, with the fourth finger unable to be located. Despite the gruesome nature of the attack, no one in the vicinity came to his aid, with some even recording the incident on their phones instead of helping him.

Young was rushed to the hospital where doctors were able to reattach three of his fingers, but the fourth one was lost. He expressed shock and disbelief at the entire ordeal, emphasizing the lack of assistance from bystanders. The attacker fled the scene, leaving Young grappling with the physical and emotional trauma of the assault.

Surveillance images of the assailant were released by the NYPD, but Young’s family remains concerned about his future, especially in terms of his ability to continue working in maintenance. The violent nature of the attack has left them shaken, with Young’s uncle expressing the pervasive sense of danger in the Bronx and questioning the need for self-defense measures.

As Young continues to recover from the traumatic incident, his family is keeping him in their prayers and hoping for justice to be served. The brutal attack serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that lurk in everyday situations, prompting reflections on personal safety and the prevalence of violence in society.

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