St. Joseph High School Football Player Fatally Stabbed in NYC.
Rocco Rodden, a 17-year-old high school football player from Warren, was tragically stabbed to death early Thanksgiving morning in lower Manhattan, New York City.
The incident occurred at 96 Lafayette Street around 1:50 a.m., Thursday. Rodden, a junior offensive lineman at St. Joseph Regional High School in Montvale, was one of two stabbing victims found by the police.
He was transported to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The second victim, a 19-year-old, is in stable condition following the stabbing.
Gianluca Bordone, 19, from New York, has been arrested in connection with the incident. Bordone is charged with manslaughter and assault.
Dan Marangi, the former head coach at St. Joseph’s, attended a team meeting to support players and staff. Reggie Sainte Rose, the school’s athletic director, announced a prayer service and the availability of counselors on campus. Tributes and memories of Rodden have been shared by teammates, coaches, and the school community, highlighting his impact and the loss felt.
The St. Joseph’s community is rallying to provide support and remember Rodden’s life and contributions to the team and school. Teammates and former teammates have expressed their grief and shared personal tributes to Rodden.
The death of Rocco Rodden has deeply affected the St. Joseph’s community and beyond, with many mourning the loss of a young life and remembering his positive influence. The investigation into the incident continues, with law enforcement and the community seeking answers and justice.
