A 20-year-old man was slashed on a busy Borough Park block Thursday and rushed to a local hospital, where he was listed in stable condition, according to police. The victim was found with a wound to his torso near New Utrecht Avenue, and witnesses told officers the attacker took off on foot as detectives shut down part of the block so emergency crews could treat the man.
As reported by PIX11, officers responded to a 911 call near 4626 New Utrecht Avenue and discovered the 20-year-old with what investigators described as a slash wound to his torso. EMS transported him to a nearby hospital. The NYPD said the suspect was described as a male dressed in all black, including a black mask, who fled on foot. The investigation remained active as detectives canvassed the surrounding blocks for surveillance video and additional witnesses.
Where It Happened
The incident unfolded outside 4626 New Utrecht Avenue, a mixed-use stretch of Borough Park lined with storefronts and apartments, according to property listings. StreetEasy notes the block sits near local subway stops and typically sees heavy foot traffic during business hours.
Recent Slashings Raise Concern
The Borough Park attack comes amid a run of knife incidents across Brooklyn in June, including a pre-dawn slashing on Surf Avenue in Coney Island earlier this month, as reported by Surf Avenue slasher. Local coverage and residents have said the recent pattern has stirred fresh anxiety around transit hubs and neighborhood retail corridors.
Police Appeal For Tips
Police said the probe was still underway and no arrests had been announced as of Thursday, according to PIX11. Anyone with information is urged to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS or submit an anonymous tip online, per the department. According to the city's Crime Stoppers program, callers can remain anonymous and may qualify for a reward if their information leads to an arrest.
