2 people injured in apparent road rage hammer attack in Jackson Heights on Christmas

Tuesday, December 26, 2023
JACKSON HEIGHTS, Queens (WABC) -- Two people were injured after they were attacked by a man with a hammer on Christmas night in an apparent road rage incident.

The attack happened around 5:30 p.m. at 93rd Street and 37th Avenue in Jackson Heights, Queens.
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The victims, a 29-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman, stated to police that they got into an argument with another driver near the intersection.

The driver of the other vehicle then pulled out a hammer and attacked the victims.

The woman was suffered a head injury, and the man suffered pain to the head and back.

EMS responded and took them to Queens Hospital in stable condition.
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The suspect sped off.



No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.



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