Authorities Search for Suspect Following Violent Road Rage Stabbing in College Point
A 47-year-old man remains hospitalized after being attacked with a meat cleaver during a morning traffic dispute.
A 47-year-old man is recovering in stable condition after being attacked with a meat cleaver during a suspected road rage incident in College Point, Queens, on Thursday morning.
According to reports, the confrontation occurred shortly after 5:35 a.m. at the intersection of 126th Street and 26th Avenue. Investigators believe the violence stemmed from a verbal dispute that escalated following a traffic-related encounter. The victim sustained multiple wounds to his head, arm, and chest during the altercation.
Emergency responders transported the man to New York Presbyterian Queens, where he is currently listed in stable condition.
As of Thursday afternoon, no arrests have been made in connection with the attack. Authorities have released a preliminary description of the suspect, identifying him as an Asian man last seen wearing a white shirt and jeans.
Police have not yet disclosed further details regarding the nature of the initial traffic dispute or the identity of the assailant. The investigation remains ongoing.
Where it happened
126th Street and 26th Avenue, College Point, Queens
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