Police responded to a violent incident at an apartment in the Melrose neighborhood after finding a woman with severe injuries, including visible marks on her head and face, according to authorities. The case, which unfolded around evening hours, has raised concerns about domestic violence and prompted an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the assault. Details remain limited as officials continue to examine the situation, though the victim’s condition has been confirmed as critical. Authorities have not yet disclosed whether an arrest has been made or if additional suspects are involved.


Jasmine Chisolm was badly battered – with visible marks on her head and face – when cops responded to her apartment on East 158th Street near Courtlandt Avenue in Melrose around 6:30 p.m., authorities said.