Assailant Slashes Teen’s Face in Times Square After Gang Questioning
Detectives are searching for a suspect who attacked a teenager in Times Square after asking if he was in a gang. The incident occurred outside 3 Times Square at around 1:30 a.m. over the weekend.
An 18-year-old male was approached by a group questioning whether he belonged to a gang. Although he denied the claim, one man slashed his face and then fled the scene.
Response and Victim’s Condition
Officers from the Midtown South Precinct assisted the victim into a police cruiser and transported him to Mount Sinai West. The teen received treatment for his injury and is currently in stable condition.
Suspect Description and Police Appeal
- Long hair
- Wearing all black clothing
- White sneakers
- Carrying a red backpack
Police have released surveillance images and urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS. Spanish speakers can dial 888-57-PISTA. Tips can also be submitted online or via X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All communications are confidential.
Dean Moses, Police Bureau Chief at amNewYork, stated: "He leads coverage of the NYPD, crime, criminal justice, and breaking news."
Author’s summary: A teenage victim was slashed in Times Square after gang-related questioning; police seek a suspect described as wearing all black with a red backpack and urge the public for tips.