Two arrested in Massachusetts for attempted murder of NYPD detective

Two men, identified as 25-year-old Dangelo Rafael Jean Caraballo and 24-year-old Sneider Mejía Bautista, have been arrested in Lynn, Massachusetts, in connection with the attempted murder of an NYPD detective.

The incident occurred on Friday, October 2, 2026, in the Norwood section of the Bronx. Off-duty detective Jose Mercedes was approached by the suspects while near his vehicle; they allegedly attempted to steal a gold chain, stabbing Mercedes seven times during the struggle. Mercedes was subsequently hospitalized but has since been released.

The suspects were located hiding in the basement of a residence in Lynn during a targeted operation involving the U.S. Marshals Service, the Massachusetts State Police, and the Lynn Police Department. Both individuals appeared in court and have agreed to return to New York City to face attempted murder charges.