Queens park stabbing robbery leaves 18-year-old wounded, suspects flee on bus

NYPD hunts trio after teen stabbed and robbed near LaGuardia Landing Lights Park

Queens, NY – An 18-year-old man was stabbed multiple times and robbed late last month in a Queens park after meeting with a woman who was later joined by two accomplices, police said. The violent encounter ended with the suspects fleeing the scene together on a city bus, leaving the victim injured.

The incident occurred around 11:07 p.m. on March 28 near 25th Avenue and 79th Street at LaGuardia Landing Lights Park, within the 115th Precinct. Authorities said the victim had arranged to meet a female at the location before the situation escalated.

Attack unfolded after meeting with female

Police said two unidentified individuals approached during the meeting, displayed a knife, and carried out the assault. “He met with a female and then two unidentified individuals approached, displayed a knife and stabbed him multiple times about the body,” NYPD Crimestoppers stated.

Key Points

18-year-old man stabbed multiple times during robbery in Queens park
Attack occurred near 25th Avenue and 79th Street at LaGuardia Landing Lights Park
Three suspects fled together on a Q33 MTA bus after the robbery

After the stabbing, the suspects forcibly took the victim’s property before fleeing. “The two individuals then forcibly removed the victim’s property. All three individuals fled the location on a Q33 MTA bus,” police said.

Police seek public’s help identifying suspects

The NYPD is asking anyone with information about the suspects or the incident to come forward as the investigation continues.

“Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline,” the department said.

Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, in Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Information can also be shared online through the Crime Stoppers website or via X at @NYPDTips.

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