Brooklyn Man, Desuan Baker-Dunning Fatally Stabbed in Staten Island

Police have identified 32-year-old Desuan Baker-Dunning, a Brooklyn resident from Gravesend, as the victim of a fatal stabbing in Staten Island’s Stapleton neighborhood on Wednesday evening. The incident has sparked an ongoing investigation as authorities seek to determine the motive and identify the perpetrator.

The stabbing occurred near the intersection of Bay and Wave Streets. According to the NYPD, officers responded to a 911 call reporting an assault around 4:42 p.m. Upon arriving at the scene, they discovered Baker-Dunning with a stab wound to his chest. Emergency Medical Services transported him to Richmond University Medical Center in West Brighton, where he was later pronounced dead.

As of Thursday morning, no arrests have been made. Police have not provided details about any suspects or the circumstances that led to the stabbing. Investigators are actively gathering evidence and appealing to witnesses to come forward with information that could assist in the case.

The fatal stabbing has sent shockwaves through the Stapleton community, with residents expressing concerns about safety in the area. Violent crime remains a pressing issue in New York City, and incidents like this underscore the importance of ongoing efforts to address public safety concerns.

Authorities have urged anyone with information about the case to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Calls can remain anonymous, and investigators hope that community cooperation will help bring the assailant to justice.

The death of Baker-Dunning has left friends and family grieving as police continue their search for answers. This tragic event highlights the urgent need for collective action to prevent such violence and ensure safer neighborhoods across the city.