16-year-old boy stabbed several times at Astoria playground

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Saturday, December 16, 2023
16-year-old stabbed several times at Queens playground
Officers found the 16-year-old boy with several stab wounds to his lower back.

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.



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Joe Torres interviewed Drew Delgado, the person who posted the original event on Facebook.


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.





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