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Knife attack inside Queens station leaves teen injured

Queens, NY — A 14-year-old boy was slashed in the face inside a Queens subway station Sunday afternoon after a confrontation escalated when an unidentified individual pulled a pocketknife and attacked before fleeing the scene.

The incident occurred around 4:50 p.m. at the Parsons Boulevard subway station mezzanine, within the confines of the NYPD’s 107th Precinct and Transit District 20. According to information released by NYPD Crimestoppers, the teen was approached by the suspect, leading to a dispute that turned violent.

During the encounter, the individual displayed a pocketknife and cut the victim across the face. The suspect then fled the station on foot to an unknown location.

No description of the suspect has been released. The condition of the victim has not been disclosed.

The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the individual connected to the assault. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted online or through the NYPD’s official social media channels.

Key Points

14-year-old boy slashed in face at Queens subway station
Incident occurred Sunday afternoon at Parsons Boulevard mezzanine
Suspect fled on foot and remains unidentified

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