In the early hours of Wednesday morning, a 30-year-old off-duty NYPD officer was stabbed on Bell Boulevard in Bayside, Queens, turning a typically calm stretch of the commercial strip into an active crime scene. The officer suffered a stab wound to his right hand and was taken to a nearby hospital, where police say he is in stable condition. Detectives are now hunting for two suspects who took off after the attack and remain at large.
According to ABC7 New York, the stabbing happened shortly before 1 a.m. following a verbal dispute between the off-duty officer and two individuals outside local businesses on Bell Boulevard. Investigators told the station they are still working to determine what set off the confrontation. The officer was stabbed in his right hand and later treated at a nearby hospital, ABC7 New York reported.
Police searching for two suspects
"Anyone with information is urged to contact police," ABC7 New York reported, as the NYPD works to track down the pair believed to be involved. Authorities say the suspects fled the area and have not yet been found, while detectives canvass the corridor for surveillance video and potential witnesses. As of Wednesday morning, NYPD officials had not released detailed descriptions of the suspects.
Where it happened and how to tip
The stabbing unfolded along Bell Boulevard, the busy commercial spine of Bayside, which falls under the watch of the NYPD's 111th Precinct. The precinct's stationhouse location and contact details are listed on the city's website. Tips can also be submitted through NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS or online for those who wish to remain anonymous.
Detectives are continuing to investigate and are urging nearby businesses and residents to review any early-morning surveillance footage that might shed light on what happened. Police have not yet publicly identified a motive and say the case remains very much active. This story will be updated as authorities release more information.
