NYPD Detective Recalls Chasing Robbers While Bleeding Out
NYPD Detective Jose Mercedes described the physical struggle of calling 911 and tracking two fleeing attackers after being stabbed 10 times during a robbery in the Bronx. Speaking on Sunday's "One Nation with Brian Kilmeade," the detective detailed how he initially continued to pursue the suspects before recognizing the severity of his blood loss. Mercedes, who was off duty, was approached by two masked men while retrieving items from his car trunk. One suspect displayed a knife and attempted to seize gold chains from his neck. Mercedes stated that his police training took over during the confrontation, allowing him to unmask both suspects despite fears of additional weapons. He noted that he would have attempted to escape had he seen them approaching. The detective identified the alleged attackers as D'Angelo Caraballo, 25, and Sneider Mejia, 24. Fox News Digital previously reported that both are Dominican nationals living in the United States without legal status and were arrested in Massachusetts after allegedly fleeing New York. During the interview, Scott Munro, president of the Detectives' Endowment Association, criticized immigration enforcement policies. Munro argued that political considerations are currently taking precedence over public safety and respect for law enforcement. Mercedes sustained wounds to both arms and his back. He acknowledged that the stress of the attack caused him to overlook a critical lifesaving measure despite his decade of police experience. Mercedes credited responding officers from the 52nd Precinct with applying tourniquets to his bleeding arms, stating they assisted him with urgency. He also expressed gratitude to God, a 911 caller, and emergency service units for bringing him back to life. Eric Mack and Michael Ruiz contributed to the original report.
NYPD Detective Jose Mercedes described the physical struggle of calling 911 and tracking two fleeing attackers after being stabbed 10 times during a robbery in the Bronx. Speaking on Sunday's "One Nation with Brian Kilmeade," the detective detailed how he initially continued to pursue the suspects before recognizing the severity of his blood loss. Mercedes, who was off duty, was approached by two masked men while retrieving items from his car trunk. One suspect displayed a knife and attempted to seize gold chains from his neck. Mercedes stated that his police training took over during the confrontation, allowing him to unmask both suspects despite fears of additional weapons. He noted that he would have attempted to escape had he seen them approaching. The detective identified the alleged attackers as D'Angelo Caraballo, 25, and Sneider Mejia, 24. Fox News Digital previously reported that both are Dominican nationals living in the United States without legal status and were arrested in Massachusetts after allegedly fleeing New York. During the interview, Scott Munro, president of the Detectives' Endowment Association, criticized immigration enforcement policies. Munro argued that political considerations are currently taking precedence over public safety and respect for law enforcement. Mercedes sustained wounds to both arms and his back. He acknowledged that the stress of the attack caused him to overlook a critical lifesaving measure despite his decade of police experience. Mercedes credited responding officers from the 52nd Precinct with applying tourniquets to his bleeding arms, stating they assisted him with urgency. He also expressed gratitude to God, a 911 caller, and emergency service units for bringing him back to life. Eric Mack and Michael Ruiz contributed to the original report.