Male Model, 20, Arrested and Charged After 35-Year-Old Man Is Stabbed to Death in New York

Mar. 15, 2025

Dynus Saxon pictured in 2022.Photo:Marco Bahler/BFA.com/Shutterstock

Marco Bahler/BFA.com/Shutterstock

A male model has been arrested and charged after a man was fatally stabbed in the Bronx, New York.

“Upon arrival, officers observed a 35-year-old male with a stab wound to the chest,” police said, adding that the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene and a knife had been recovered.

NYPD identified the deceased as Kadeem Grant, 35, before confirming that model Dynus Saxon, 20, had been arrested on Monday, Nov. 11 at 12:25 p.m. within the confines of the 40th precinct in connection with the killing.

Dynus Saxon pictured in 2022.Mike Vitelli/BFA.com/Shutterstock

Mike Vitelli/BFA.com/Shutterstock

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Police confirmed to PEOPLE that Saxon is facing charges of second-degree murder, first-degree manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree. NYPD also said the suspect had been hospitalized following the incident.

Saxon’sInstagramprofile features photos of him attending premieres including July’sDeadpool & WolverineN.Y.C. event, as well as modeling for publications such asVogue ItaliaandL’Officieland work he has done with brands such as Levi’s.

source: people.com