The incident took place at around 7:30 p.m. at a Mobil gas station on W. 51st Street and 11th Avenue.
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Officials say a male suspect, wearing all yellow and riding a motorcycle, pulled into the gas station to fill up his tank.
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A dispute ensued between the suspect and a 28-year-old male employee, who was slashed across the face with a sharp instrument.
The suspect fled on his motorcycle, traveling southbound on 11th Avenue.
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The victim was taken to Mount Sinai West, where he is expected to survive.
No arrests have been made. The investigation is ongoing.
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