2 Teens Among 4 Indicted For Fatal Stabbing Of Boy, DA Says

NEW YORK CITY — Two teenage boys are among four individuals indicted in connection with a deadly New York City playground stabbing earlier this month, prosecutors announced.

The teenagers, ages 16 and 15, along with 18-year-olds Andrew Ansah and Jordan Williams are facing murder, manslaughter, gang assault and criminal possession of a weapon charges, prosecutors said.

Police said the brutal attack occurred on Aug. 5 around 7:30 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Playground, off Bainbridge Avenue.

Responding officers found 14-year-old Angel Mendoza with multiple stab wounds across his body and a 17-year-old boy—whose name has not been released—suffering from a stab wound to the stomach.

Mendoza was immediately rushed by EMS to NYC Health and Hospitals/Jacobi in critical condition, where he was later pronounced dead by hospital staff.

According to an NYPD spokesperson, the 17-year-old was taken to Montefiore Medical Center by private means for treatment.

Police believe the stabbing may have started as a fight, though the exact motive remains unclear.

“These defendants, two of whom are boys, allegedly beat, pistol whipped and stabbed the victim, turning a playground into a killing field. The senseless murder of Angel Mendoza has devastated his family and friends and shocked the entire community. We will hold accountable those who ended this boy’s life. We will get justice for Angel and endeavor to bring some semblance of peace to his loved ones," Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark said.

An investigation remains ongoing.

Ansah and Williams are due back in court on Nov. 18. The two teenagers are due back in court on Sept. 2.