A 24-year-old man is recovering in stable condition after he was stabbed in the chest and slashed on the shoulder inside Prospect Park late Saturday night, police said. The attack happened near Park Circle and South Lake Drive at about 11 p.m. He was taken to a local hospital, where he is listed in stable condition. According to officers, a person fled the scene in an unknown direction, and no suspect description or possible motive has been released.
As reported by News12 New York, officers responded to a 911 call and found the 24-year-old with chest and shoulder wounds. The outlet notes that investigators were canvassing the area for witnesses and surveillance footage. Police have not released additional details as the investigation continues.
Where It Happened
Park Circle serves as the park's southern gateway, where Parkside Avenue, Ocean Parkway and South Lake Drive all meet, creating a busy entry point for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians alike. The city's NYC DOT planning document highlights the circle's complex layout and nearby crossings, which officials note can make nighttime canvasses more challenging.
Police Search And How To Help
Detectives are asking anyone who may have seen or recorded anything around Park Circle shortly after 11 p.m. on Saturday to come forward. Anyone with information can call NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (or 1-888-57-PISTA for Spanish) or visit the NYPD Crime Stoppers page to submit an anonymous tip. Tips that lead to arrests may be eligible for a reward under the city's Crime Stoppers program.
Neighborhood Context
The attack comes amid isolated late-night stabbings across southern Brooklyn this spring, a pattern residents say has raised concerns. For example, Hoodline reported a May 2 Borough Park man stabbed incident that left a 41-year-old injured. Police are urging anyone with footage or information to share it with investigators as these cases move forward.
