Two men, Taveon Hargrove and Wayne Lucas, have been indicted for the attempted murder and robbery of Officer Chowdhury Nafees in the Bronx. The incident occurred on May 24, where the rookie officer was attacked while between shifts. The assailants allegedly used a knife during the attack, causing significant injuries to Nafees, who required hospitalization. They stole his wallet, cell phones, and service firearm before fleeing the state. Hargrove was later arrested in Virginia, while Lucas was apprehended in New York, facing multiple serious charges, including attempted murder and armed robbery.
The officer suffered head trauma, fractures to his left orbital bone and right cheekbone, and his face bore a sneaker print—evidence of the defendants' blatant disregard for a human being.
Taveon Hargrove and Wayne Lucas approached Officer Nafees at 4:10 a.m., held a knife to his neck, then viciously attacked him upon realizing he was in uniform.
Both men have been indicted on over two dozen counts, including first-degree attempted murder, robbery, assault on a police officer, and various weapons charges.
They allegedly stole Nafees' wallet, multiple cell phones, and his service firearm, demonstrating a calculated and brutal attack.
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