Arrest made in fatal stabbing of Bronx mom in Wakefield

Police say Khaleel Cooper is in custody and has been charged with murder.

News 12 Staff

Jul 1, 2025, 10:34 AM

Updated 3 hr ago

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Police say they have made an arrest in the fatal stabbing of a Bronx mom inside her Wakefield apartment.
Police say Khaleel Cooper is in custody and has been charged with murder.
Sources tell News 12 he is believed to be the victim’s boyfriend.
On Saturday, 40-year-old Tamara Rowe was stabbed in the chest and arm and died at the hospital.
Neighbors say she had two young daughters.