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Man slashed in early morning Queens attack, suspect fled on bicycle

Man slashed in early morning queens attack, suspect fled on bicycle

QUEENS, N.Y. — A 28-year-old man was punched and slashed in the stomach during an early morning dispute in Queens last week, police said.

The attack occurred around 5:06 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, in front of 90-01 Roosevelt Avenue. Authorities said an unidentified man got into an argument with the victim before striking him in the head with a closed fist and slashing him with an unknown sharp object.

The suspect fled eastbound toward 92nd Street on a black bicycle. The victim was taken to NYC Health and Hospitals/Elmhurst, where he was listed in stable condition.

Man slashed in early morning queens attack, suspect fled on bicycle
Photo: man slashed in early morning queens attack, suspect fled on bicycle

Police described the suspect as a man in his late 30s with a medium complexion and build. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, tan pants, black and white sneakers, and a black hat.

The investigation is ongoing.

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