QUEENS, NY – Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a violent assault that left a man seriously injured early Friday morning in Jackson Heights.

According to the NYPD, the attack occurred around 4:12 a.m. on January 23, 2026, in front of 81-09 Roosevelt Avenue. Investigators say a 27-year-old man became involved in a verbal dispute with an unidentified individual. During the confrontation, the suspect grabbed a glass bottle and struck the victim in the face, causing a deep laceration and a fractured jaw.

The assailant then fled the scene on foot, heading westbound along Roosevelt Avenue. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment and is listed in stable condition. Police have not released a description of the suspect as the investigation remains ongoing.

• The assault occurred around 4:12 a.m. Friday outside 81-09 Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights.
• The 27-year-old victim suffered a facial laceration and fractured jaw.
• Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or @NYPDTips on X.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or by calling the Spanish hotline at 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).