14-Year-Old Stabbed to Death in NYC

In a tragic incident in the Bronx, 14-year-old Caleb Rijos was fatally stabbed in a random attack while walking to school on January 10. The assailant, identified as 29-year-old Waldo Mejia, allegedly approached Rijos and stabbed him twice in the chest, resulting in his death shortly after he called his father for help. Mejia, a career criminal with a history of mental health issues, was arrested hours later with a bloody knife in his possession. The incident has reignited discussions about violent crime in New York, with officials criticizing systemic failures in handling repeat offenders. Despite overall crime rates reportedly declining, this incident highlights ongoing concerns over public safety, particularly for vulnerable populations. Community members remember Rijos as a promising student and athlete, adding to the sorrow felt by his family and peers.