6-year-old nyc boy attacked by man at queens playground

6-Year-Old NYC Boy Attacked by Man at Queens Playground

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June 18, 2026

Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect accused of striking a 6-year-old boy in the head at a playground in Queens.

The NYPD is investigating an assault involving a young child that occurred Monday evening at the playground of P.S. 144 in Queens.

According to police, the incident happened at approximately 6 p.m. on June 15 inside the school playground located at 69-49 Kessel Street within the confines of the 112th Precinct.

Child Reportedly Struck in Head

Investigators said an unidentified individual approached a 6-year-old boy and struck him in the back of the head with an open hand.

The child was with his mother at the time of the incident.

Police said the boy complained of pain following the alleged assault. No additional information about his condition was immediately released.

Suspect Remains Unidentified

The NYPD has not released a description of the individual and continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Authorities are asking anyone with information about the case to come forward.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).

Tips can also be submitted online through the Crime Stoppers website or on X through @NYPDTips.


Key Points

• NYPD is searching for a suspect accused of striking a 6-year-old boy at a Queens playground.

• The incident occurred around 6 p.m. Monday at P.S. 144 on Kessel Street.

• Police said the child suffered pain after being struck in the back of the head and are seeking public assistance in identifying the suspect.

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