Queens knife menace slashes man in face then bolts

Queens knife menace slashes man in face then bolts

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February 11, 2026
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Knife slasher wanted after face cutting inside Queens building

QUEENS, N.Y. — A verbal dispute inside a Jackson Heights building turned violent Wednesday night when a man allegedly pulled a knife and slashed a 35-year-old victim across the face before fleeing on foot, police said.

The incident occurred on Wednesday at approximately 10:19 p.m. inside 38-12 104 Street, within the confines of the 115th Precinct.

According to police, the victim and an unidentified individual were engaged in a verbal dispute when the suspect displayed a knife and cut the victim in the face, causing a laceration.

The suspect fled the location on foot to parts unknown. The victim’s condition has not been released.

No arrests have been made and the investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or by sending a direct message to @NYPDTips.

Key Points

• A 35-year-old man was slashed in the face during a dispute inside a 104 Street building
• The suspect allegedly displayed a knife before fleeing on foot
• The incident occurred Wednesday at approximately 10:19 p.m. within the 115th Precinct

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