A 20-year-old male model has been arrested and charged with murder after a man was fatally stabbed in the Bronx, New York.
On Sunday, November 10, at around 2:23 p.m., the New York City Police Department (NYPD) responded to a 911 call reporting a stabbing at 384 Grand Concourse.
Upon arriving, officers found 35-year-old Kadeem Grant with a fatal stab wound to the chest. He was pronounced dead at the scene, and a knife was recovered nearby.
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The NYPD later identified Dynus Saxon, a model who has worked with top brands such as Levi’s and appeared in publications like Vogue Italia, as the suspect.
Saxon was arrested the following day, November 11, at 12:25 p.m. within the same precinct where the stabbing occurred.
Saxon faces multiple charges, including second-degree murder, first-degree manslaughter, and criminal possession of a weapon.
Authorities confirmed that Saxon was hospitalized after the incident, but further details on his injuries were not immediately released.
Saxon’s Instagram profile showcases his modeling career, including appearances at high-profile events like the Deadpool & Wolverine NYC premiere and campaigns with well-known brands.
However, his agency, One Management, clarified that Saxon is no longer represented by them, stating in a statement, “Dynus is not represented by us and has no association with us.”
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The cause of the altercation between Saxon and Grant remains unclear, as police continue to investigate the incident.
Saxon’s arrest has shocked those in the fashion industry, where he had built a promising career. He remains in custody as the case unfolds.