An early-morning dispute near Roosevelt and Whitney avenues in Corona, Queens, left a 25-year-old man stabbed three times in the back and neighbors rattled. The clash unfolded in the predawn hours, with emergency responders racing to the scene to treat the man before rushing him to a nearby hospital, as police locked down the block and launched an investigation.
According to the New York Daily News, the victim suffered three stab wounds to his back and was taken to Elmhurst Hospital, where hospital sources told the outlet he was listed in stable condition. The paper reports the attack followed a dispute that involved multiple people. As of the latest update, no arrests had been made, and detectives were canvassing the surrounding streets for surveillance footage and eyewitness accounts.
Victim Treated At Elmhurst Hospital
The man was transported to NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, the busy public hospital that handles a large share of emergency and trauma cases from central Queens. As noted by NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, the facility operates a high-volume emergency and trauma service that draws patients from across the borough. Hospital officials did not immediately provide additional information about the patient’s condition beyond what was relayed in local reporting.
Police Appeal For Tips
Investigators are urging anyone who saw the dispute or the people involved to speak with detectives or contact the NYPD tip line. Local reporting notes that tips can be submitted to the NYPD Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or through the Crime Stoppers website, as outlined by CBS New York. Detectives said they are reviewing available surveillance video and interviewing witnesses in the area.
Corona Corridor Has Seen Violence Before
Roosevelt Avenue serves as a crowded commercial artery through Corona and nearby neighborhoods, and residents know this is not the first time violence has hit the strip. In April 2025, a fatal stabbing near Roosevelt in April 2025 underscored long-standing concerns about safety along the corridor. Local leaders and neighbors have pressed for increased patrols and other measures to cut down on late-night flare-ups.
What Comes Next
Police told reporters they are continuing to investigate and will refer any identified suspects to prosecutors for potential charges, the Daily News reported. Officers remain in the vicinity, canvassing for witnesses and additional video that could help pinpoint who was involved in the predawn dispute. Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators directly or call the NYPD Crime Stoppers tip line.
