A 38-year-old Bronx man has been taken into custody in connection with the stabbing death of a 53-year-old Melrose resident. The suspect, Sean Jones, was apprehended by NYPD detectives Tuesday at approximately 3:30 p.m. following an investigation that used surveillance footage to identify him as the prime suspect.
Jones, who is said to reside in Morrisania, now faces multiple charges related to George Ennin's death on Monday afternoon. In addition to first-degree murder, Jones also stands accused of manslaughter and possession of a deadly weapon, both of which carry significant penalties.
According to authorities, Ennin was discovered unresponsive around 2 p.m. Monday on Third Avenue in Melrose, suffering multiple stab wounds. Paramedics from the scene transported him to Lincoln Hospital, where he unfortunately succumbed to his injuries.
Police have stated that the attack appeared to be unprovoked and that Jones and Ennin were not acquainted with one another. An attorney for Jones remains unidentified at this time as he awaits arraignment in Bronx Criminal Court on Wednesday.
The tragic killing marks the first homicide in 2025 within the 40th Precinct boundaries, which encompass Melrose, Mott Haven, and Port Morris. However, this year's overall rate of homicides is slightly lower than the previous year, with a reported decline of 20% citywide between 2024 and 2025.
Jones, who is said to reside in Morrisania, now faces multiple charges related to George Ennin's death on Monday afternoon. In addition to first-degree murder, Jones also stands accused of manslaughter and possession of a deadly weapon, both of which carry significant penalties.
According to authorities, Ennin was discovered unresponsive around 2 p.m. Monday on Third Avenue in Melrose, suffering multiple stab wounds. Paramedics from the scene transported him to Lincoln Hospital, where he unfortunately succumbed to his injuries.
Police have stated that the attack appeared to be unprovoked and that Jones and Ennin were not acquainted with one another. An attorney for Jones remains unidentified at this time as he awaits arraignment in Bronx Criminal Court on Wednesday.
The tragic killing marks the first homicide in 2025 within the 40th Precinct boundaries, which encompass Melrose, Mott Haven, and Port Morris. However, this year's overall rate of homicides is slightly lower than the previous year, with a reported decline of 20% citywide between 2024 and 2025.
and my mind just went blank thinking about this stabbing news... what's with all these violent crimes lately? 
anyway, I was reading that NYC is down 20% in homicides this year... that's kinda cool? but wait, how does surveillance footage help identify the guy so fast? like, didn't they have to watch hours of footage or something? 
and what's with all these charges against Sean Jones? first-degree murder is pretty serious... I hope he gets a good lawyer to represent him 
and it's so sad! Stabbing is such a violent crime and it's just devastating when you see someone get hurt like that 
. I'm all for keeping our communities safe but this is just crazy. I do wish they had more surveillance cameras around those areas though, maybe it could've prevented the whole thing 
. Anyway, I hope Sean Jones gets the help he needs and that justice is served 
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the NYPD did a good job identifying Sean Jones as the prime suspect using that surveillance footage tho 
but now we gotta think about the actual punishment for him, 40 years straight is wild 
meanwhile his lawyer gotta keep it under wraps lol guess he cant even get a good rep for his dude idk wut kinda game jones was tryna play but at least the NYPD stepped in & got him 
. It's crazy how senseless it can be. And the fact that the suspect didn't even know the victim beforehand makes it all the more shocking. What was going through this guy's mind? 
It's just not right.
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. And now Sean Jones is going to have a long road ahead of him in court, which is probably not what he wants to hear 
. This stabbing death in Melrose is just heartbreaking, man... it's like, what are we doing wrong as a society? We need to get our communities together and find ways to keep each other safe 
. I mean, surveillance footage can only take you so far - there gotta be more to these investigations than just watching people walk around 
. And let's not forget about mental health, we gotta talk about that too 
. We can't just focus on the punishment, we need to address the root causes of this stuff 
The 40th precinct has been on high alert since Monday's incident, and it's clear that they're working hard to keep the community safe.
! It's crazy to think that surveillance footage helped solve the case. 
I mean, it's like technology is just getting better and better. And yeah, I know it's super sad about George Ennin's passing 
, but at least his family will have some closure now. On a positive note, 2025 is already seeing a decline in homicides compared to last year 
! It's giving me hope for the future 
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So, another stabbing death in Melrose. Like, what's going on in this city? 
in Melrose. I mean what's going on here is just so senseless. You're walking down the street, enjoying your afternoon, and then BAM! Someone comes out of nowhere and starts stabbing you. No love 
. I'm also curious to know what led up to this attack - was it a random encounter or was there some kind of conflict beforehand? The police saying it was unprovoked is reassuring 
, but we should still be vigilant about community safety and make sure people are looking out for each other 
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it's like, who does dat?!? 
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it's like, let's keep our cool and resolve conflicts peacefully 
. But sometimes, things just go wrong, and we have to deal with the consequences 
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This is such a sad story... I feel for Ennin's family and loved ones 
. I mean, 20% fewer homicides in the city is definitely a positive trend, but this case is still really tough on everyone involved 
. The community is already grieving and now they're having to process this tragic loss... it's just not fair 
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