Queens, NY – The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted for assault after a 64-year-old man was stabbed during a dispute in Queens on Friday evening.
Police said the incident occurred around 6:58 p.m. on January 23, 2026, near Edgerton Boulevard and Wexford Terrace. According to investigators, the victim and an unidentified man became involved in a verbal altercation when the suspect produced a knife and stabbed the victim in the right side of his chest. The suspect then fled the scene.
The victim sustained serious injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Detectives from the 103rd Precinct are investigating and reviewing local surveillance footage.
- 64-year-old man stabbed during dispute in Queens
- Suspect fled after attack near Edgerton Boulevard and Wexford Terrace
- Police urge public to share tips through Crime Stoppers hotline
Anyone with information is asked to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or through social media on X @NYPDTips. All tips are confidential.