A 13-year-old boy was slashed in the face after a morning argument in Coney Island on Thursday, in an attack police say unfolded just before 8:15 a.m. near Neptune Avenue and West 5th Street. The teen was taken to Coney Island Hospital in stable condition, and the suspect fled on foot. As of Tuesday night, no arrests had been reported.
Witness Ibrahim Sehovic told News 12 he initially thought he was watching a fight between youths, only to realize one boy was “bleeding all over.” News 12 also noted there are schools roughly a block from the scene, though it is not clear whether the victim attends any of them.
Scene and response
The argument reportedly escalated into a knife attack, and the suspect ran from the scene, according to Patch. Emergency responders took the boy to Coney Island Hospital, where police say he is in stable condition. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing.
Neighborhood context
The episode follows other early-morning altercations around Coney Island transit hubs. News 12 recently reported a separate incident in which a 16-year-old was wounded at the Stillwell Avenue station. Neighbors and commuters say split-second disputes can quickly turn dangerous in crowded morning settings.
Investigation ongoing
Officials have not released a description of the suspect and have asked anyone with information to contact the NYPD, Patch reports. For now, the community is left unsettled as investigators follow leads.
