16-year-old boy stabbed several times at Astoria playground
ASTORIA, Queens (WABC) -- Police say a 16-year-old boy was stabbed several times inside a playground in Queens Friday.
It happened at the Ravenswood Playground at 1235 35th Avenue in Astoria around 4 p.m.
Officers found a 16-year-old boy with several stab wounds to his lower back.
The victim was inside the park with friends when a group of unknown males engaged in a dispute.
ALSO READ | Fake Walmart Christmas party turns into genuine toy drive
One male punched and kicked the victim, knocking him on the ground and then proceeded to stab him.
The 16-year-old was taken to New York-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center where he's expected to survive.
Police are currently searching for a suspect.
There are no arrests, and the investigation is ongoing.
----------
* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts
Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness News
Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
