A 15-year-old was reportedly slashed at a Queens subway station on Tuesday during daylight hours, according to the NYPD. The incident took place around 1 p.m. on the southbound 7 train platform at the 90th Street–Elmhurst Avenue station, according to PIX11. Authorities reported that a group confronted the 15-year-old and demanded his belongings, leading to a fight in which one of the attackers drew a knife and slashed the victim’s hand.
After the attack, the suspects fled the scene, disappearing into the surrounding area. The injured teenager was taken by EMS to a nearby hospital and is reported to be in stable condition. The NYPD has released photos of the suspected attackers and is asking anyone with information to come forward. According to a NYPD Crimestoppers post, the incident occurred on Tuesday, around 1:00 p.m. on the southbound 7 platform at the 90th Street Station. A group approached the 15-year-old victim, demanded his belongings, and during a physical altercation, one assailant drew a knife and slashed his hand before fleeing on foot in an unknown direction.
Authorities and the community have expressed concern over the rise in violent incidents within the transit system, which serves thousands of daily commuters. Anyone with information about the crime is urged to contact the NYPD directly, send a message to @nypdtips, or call 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) as the investigation continues.
