Teen boy stabbed during altercation by man on coney island avenue

Teen Boy Stabbed During Altercation by Man on Coney Island Avenue

by
August 11, 2024
·

BROOKLYN, NY—A 17-year-old male was stabbed once in the stomach following a verbal altercation on Wednesday. The incident occurred in front of 1372 Coney Island Avenue at approximately 4:14 PM. After the dispute, the assailant, who remains unidentified, revealed a knife and attacked the victim.

Teen boy stabbed during altercation by man on coney island avenue
Photo: teen boy stabbed during altercation by man on coney island avenue

The suspect, described as a 50-year-old male with a dark complexion and a gray beard, fled the scene on foot heading north on Coney Island Avenue. He was last observed wearing a blue hat. Emergency Medical Services responded promptly, transporting the victim to Maimonides Medical Center where he is reported to be in stable condition.

Authorities are actively seeking the assailant and urge anyone with information to come forward to assist in the investigation.

Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton is the Editor and Publisher of Shore News Network, an independent digital news organization covering New Jersey, national politics, public policy, public safety, and community affairs. With years of experience reporting on local government, elections, law enforcement, and issues impacting residents throughout New Jersey, Stilton has built a reputation for delivering timely news, in-depth reporting, and accountability journalism.

As the founder of Shore News Network, Stilton oversees editorial operations, investigative reporting, and breaking news coverage while working closely with journalists, public officials, and community leaders. His reporting has covered municipal government, state politics, federal policy, public records investigations, emergency management, and major news events affecting local communities.

Stilton is committed to factual reporting, source verification, transparency, and providing readers with accessible, accurate information that helps them better understand the issues shaping their communities. Through Shore News Network, he continues to focus on delivering trusted news coverage and original reporting to audiences across New Jersey and beyond.

For story tips, corrections, or media inquiries, readers can contact Shore News Network through its official website and social media channels.