A quiet Baychester block turned into a crime scene Tuesday night after a 14-year-old girl was stabbed multiple times near the intersection of Tiemann and Hammersley avenues, police say. The teen suffered wounds to her head and torso just after 6 p.m., and a man dressed in all black allegedly fled the area as first responders rushed in.
What police say
According to News 12 New York, the girl was taken to a hospital, where officials described her condition as stable. The outlet reports that sources told investigators the victim has not been cooperating, which has left detectives with only limited details as they work to piece together how the attack unfolded.
Police temporarily shut down nearby streets while canvassing the surrounding blocks for evidence and witnesses. Those roadways have since reopened, but the suspect remains at large as officers continue to patrol the neighborhood.
How to help
Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS or submit a tip online through the department's Crime Stoppers portal. The NYPD Crime Stoppers program notes that rewards may be available and that all tips are handled anonymously.
Baychester context
The stabbing lands in a neighborhood already on edge. Residents have been calling for more patrols and additional security cameras after a series of violent incidents in Baychester. Community members gathered at Haffen Park following the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old last month, according to News 12 New York, and neighbors told the station they want both a stepped-up police presence and better street-level safety measures to protect teens and other residents.
No arrests have been announced in Tuesday's stabbing, and the investigation remains active. Police are again urging anyone who may have seen or heard anything to contact Crime Stoppers, stressing that all calls are treated confidentially.
