61-year-old man slashed in arm outside Queens subway station

Tuesday, February 22, 2022
QUEENS, New York (WABC) -- An investigation is underway after a man was slashed outside a subway station in Queens Monday night.

Police say a 61-year-old man was walking home around 7 p.m. when he was approached by unknown individual who slashed him.

They say the incident happened along Judge Street near the Elmhurst Avenue M/R train station.
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The victim then walked into the subway station, where he asked a token booth clerk for help.

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He was taken to Elmhurst Hospital , where he's expected to survive.



It's not clear what led up to the slashing or if any words were exchanged between the suspect and victim.
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So far, police have made no arrests.


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