Fatal Stabbing

Yonkers, NY – On Tuesday, April 20th, 2021 at approximately 5:40 PM, members of the Yonkers Police Department responded to 240 New Main Street at the Premier Fashion clothing store on a report of a stabbing incident with the victim at scene and the suspect having fled on foot. First Responders located the male victim with apparent stab wounds to his chest and rendered medical aid; he was transported to a local area trauma center where he ultimately died of his injuries. At the same time, police officers began canvassing for the suspect and cordoned-off the crime scene. A criminal investigation was initiated.

Detectives from the Major Case Squad, Crime Scene Unit, and Digital Forensics Unit responded to the scene to interview subjects and witnesses, process physical evidence, and recover surveillance video. Preliminary investigation has yielded that the suspect was involved in a physical altercation on New Main Street with a local cab driver; the suspect then entered the Premier Fashion clothing store and allegedly attempted to steal an article of clothing; he was then approached by the store owner who attempted to stop him; a dispute ensued outside the store on New Main Street when the suspect allegedly stabbed the store owner in the chest more than once and fled the scene.

Detectives are actively developing information to identify and apprehend the suspect; a person of interest has been identified and investigators are working to effect an arrest. Additional information may be released as it becomes available.

The victim is identified as Ruben Martinez-Campos, a 47-year-old male resident of New Main Street in this City. The City of Yonkers and Yonkers Police Department offers its sincere condolences to his family, friends, and community. ###