NYPD detective stabbed 10 times thanks God for ‘second chance at life’

NYPD Det. Jose Mercedes speaks out after surviving 10 stab wounds in an attack allegedly carried out by two suspected illegal immigrants while he was on vacation.

NYPD Det. Jose Mercedes expresses gratitude after surviving a violent attack that left him with 10 stab wounds, including to his neck. Mercedes thanks God for a ‘second chance at life’ and praises the first responders, medical teams and investigators who helped save his life and bring the suspects to justice.