The person at the center of this case
Solomon Robinson
Cold Case · Open
28 years waiting · since 1998
SOLOMON ROBINSON
Justice for Solomon Robinson — the trail went cold in 1998, but the truth hasn't.
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suspect
Lead #1Who shot and stabbed Solomon Robinson? Was this a random act of violence or a targeted killing?
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evidence
Lead #2What forensic evidence was recovered from the crime scene that could identify the perpetrator(s)?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any eyewitnesses to the shooting and stabbing in St. Mary's Park on April 3, 1998?
On April 3, 1998, Solomon Robinson, an active U.S. Army soldier on approved leave, was shot once and stabbed multiple times in St. Mary's Park in the Bronx. The identity and motive of the killer or killers remain unknown nearly three decades later. The FBI and NYPD continue to seek public assistance in identifying those responsible, with a $25,000 reward offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) New York Field Office and New York Police Department (NYPD)
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clue
Lead #4Why was an active-duty Army soldier on leave targeted for such a violent attack in the Bronx?
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Murder Victim Bronx, New York City, New York April 3, 1998 The Federal Bureau of Investigation's New York Field Office is seeking the public's assistance in identifying the individual(s) responsible for the murder of Solomon Robinson. On April 3, 1998, Robinson was shot once and stabbed multiple times in St.
Mary's Park in the Bronx, New York City, New York. At the time, Robinson was an active United States Army solider and was back in the Bronx on approved leave.
This is a joint investigation with the New York Police Department (NYPD).
Timeline of Events
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1998-04-03
Murder of Solomon Robinson
Solomon Robinson, an active U.S. Army soldier on approved leave, was shot once and stabbed multiple times in St. Mary's Park in the Bronx, New York City.
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Case Information
Incident:April 3, 1998
Last Updated:July 12, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 3, 1998
Last Updated:July 12, 2026
Up to $25,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case