A 16-year-old boy was critically injured Sunday evening after being stabbed five times in Brooklyn, New York. Law enforcement sources reported that the attack occurred around 6:50 p.m. at the intersection of Carroll Street and Rochester Avenue in Crown Heights.
Police stated the boy suffered stab wounds to his chest and abdomen during the assault. He was rushed to Kings County Hospital, where he remains in critical but stable condition. Investigators recovered a screwdriver near the crime scene and are working to determine if the tool was used in the attack.
Law enforcement sources believe one or more teenage suspects were involved in the stabbing. No arrests have been made, and authorities are actively searching for the assailant or assailants. The motive behind the violent attack remains unclear, and the investigation is ongoing.
This stabbing is the latest in a series of violent incidents involving youth in the city. Crown Heights, a historically diverse neighborhood in Brooklyn, has experienced similar challenges with violent crime in recent years, raising concerns among residents and community leaders about public safety and the well-being of young people.
Police are urging anyone with information about the attack to come forward as they continue their efforts to apprehend the suspects and piece together the events leading up to the incident. Officials have not disclosed any additional details about the victim, including his identity, but confirm he is receiving medical care.
The attack underscores the importance of addressing youth violence in New York City. Local advocacy groups and law enforcement have been working together to implement programs aimed at reducing crime and creating safer environments for teenagers. The stabbing has prompted renewed calls for vigilance and community cooperation to combat violence in neighborhoods like Crown Heights.