Tragedy struck in New York City as a 14-year-old boy lost his life in a fatal stabbing incident. Reports from various sources have confirmed that the teenager was fatally stabbed in the abdomen following a violent altercation involving a large group outside a McDonald’s in Queens, New York. The incident took place at approximately 3:30 p.m. local time on Friday, February 14, as detailed by ABC 7 New York, CBS News, and NBC New York, all citing information from the police.
The victim, whose identity remains undisclosed, was initially in critical condition after the attack. He was swiftly moved to the New York-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center, where he tragically succumbed to his injuries, according to the reports. Law enforcement officials have detained two individuals as potential suspects for questioning, as confirmed by the New York City Police Department (NYPD) through CBS News. One of the suspects was described as a male clad in all black, as reported by ABC 7 New York. No arrests have been made thus far, and the investigation is ongoing.
Despite attempts to reach out to the NYPD for comment on Saturday, February 15, there has been no immediate response to inquiries from PEOPLE. Eyewitnesses to the incident described a chaotic scene, with one witness telling CBS News that a group of around 15 to 20 youths wearing ski masks confronted another group, resulting in a heated confrontation. A local resident mentioned that the fast food establishment was a common hangout spot for youths in the area, with limited recreational options available.
Following the tragic incident, authorities discovered a knife believed to be the weapon used, abandoned at the scene, as reported by CBS News. New York City Council Member Julie Won released a statement on Instagram confirming that the victim was a student at Hillcrest High School in Jamaica Hills. She extended her condolences to the victim’s family and assured that investigations were ongoing, with two suspects in custody at the local precinct.
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