Teen stabbed to death on way home from school in Woodhaven attack
Queens, NY — A 17-year-old high school student was stabbed to death just moments after leaving school Friday afternoon in a deadly confrontation on a busy stretch of Jamaica Avenue in Woodhaven, where two teens now face murder charges in a case that has shaken the community.
Josue Argudo was walking home when a verbal dispute broke out with two other teens — one 17 and the other 18 — that rapidly escalated into a physical altercation, prosecutors said. According to criminal charges, the pair worked together to punch Argudo before one of them plunged a knife into the teen’s body in front of stunned pedestrians.
Despite the swift intervention of good Samaritans and emergency responders, Argudo was pronounced dead shortly after being rushed from the scene.
The two suspects, whose names are being withheld due to age-related legal restrictions, were arraigned and ordered held without bail. Both are charged with second-degree murder and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon.
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz said the investigation remains active, and more details may emerge in the coming days as authorities review surveillance footage and speak with witnesses. Officials have not disclosed what sparked the deadly dispute.
The fatal stabbing happened in broad daylight on a heavily trafficked commercial strip, drawing immediate concern from local residents and business owners. Argudo, described by neighbors as quiet and respectful, had no known history of conflicts or gang involvement, according to law enforcement sources familiar with the case.
With the charges now filed, both teens could face up to 25 years to life in prison if convicted.
Argudo’s death adds to a string of recent violent incidents involving youth across the city, prompting renewed concern from elected officials and community leaders over teen violence and the easy availability of weapons.
His family is now preparing for a funeral as the community mourns yet another life cut short.
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Key Points
- Two teens have been charged with second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Josue Argudo
- The victim was attacked on Jamaica Avenue in Woodhaven while walking home from school
- Both defendants were remanded and face up to 25 years to life if convicted
