July 18, 2025 ASTORIA, QUEENS – A quiet Thursday night in Astoria turned violent when a 17-year-old was stabbed outside a gym, reportedly while defending a friend from an attack. The incident, which occurred just before midnight near Steinway Street, is the latest in a concerning trend of rising felony assaults in the 114th Precinct.
Law enforcement sources indicate the brave teen sustained a neck laceration and a stab wound to his left buttock in the altercation. He was transported to Elmhurst Hospital and is currently in stable condition.
What Happened?
According to police, the victim was speaking with another man outside the New York Sports Club at 38-14 30th Ave around 11:40 p.m. when a black sedan pulled up. Two men exited the vehicle, while a third remained in the driver's seat. The assailants allegedly attempted to assault the second man with a knife, at which point the 17-year-old intervened.
Following the stabbing, the attackers quickly re-entered the sedan, which then fled southbound on Steinway Street toward Northern Boulevard. Officers from the 114th Precinct arrived on the scene to find the wounded teen on the sidewalk.
Investigation Ongoing, No Arrests Yet
The NYPD's investigation into this brazen attack is active and ongoing. As of yet, no arrests have been made.
Call for Tips: Help Solve This Crime
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding this assault to come forward. You can contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). For Spanish speakers, the number is 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
Tips can also be submitted online through the Crime Stoppers website at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All submissions are confidential.
