A shocking incident occurred in Times Square over the weekend, where a teenager was viciously slashed in the face by a stranger who questioned him about gang affiliation. The 18-year-old victim was approached by the attacker in front of the 3 Times Square skyscraper on Seventh Avenue near West 43rd Street around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday.
According to sources, the assailant inquired if the teen was part of a gang before swiftly slashing him across the face with a sharp object. It is unclear whether the victim had a chance to respond before the brutal attack took place. The injured teen was promptly taken to Mount Sinai West hospital by responding NYPD officers and is currently in stable condition.
Surveillance footage released by the NYPD shows the suspect, described as having long dreadlocks and wearing a black hoodie with a red backpack, walking on the sidewalk. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or 1-888-57-PISTA (74782) for Spanish speakers. Tips can also be submitted online at the CrimeStoppers website.
This disturbing incident serves as a reminder of the need for vigilance and awareness, especially in busy urban areas like Times Square. The police are actively seeking information to apprehend the suspect responsible for this heinous crime, and cooperation from the public is crucial in ensuring justice is served.
