Incident Overview
A teenager was stabbed while defending a friend from two attackers in front of an Astoria gym on July 17.
File photo by Lloyd Mitchell
Details of the Incident
A teenager was stabbed in front of a gym near Steinway Street in Astoria after he came to the defense of a friend who was about to be attacked by two men on the night of Thursday, July 17, according to law enforcement sources.
Police say a 17-year-old boy was standing in front of the New York Sports Club at 38-14 30th Ave. and talking to another man at around 11:40 p.m., when a black sedan pulled up. Two men exited the vehicle while a third man remained behind the wheel. The two assailants tried to assault the second man with a knife when the teen intervened and sustained a laceration to his neck and a stab wound to the left buttock.
Response and Investigation
The attackers jumped back into the black sedan, and the driver sped off southbound on Steinway Street toward Northern Boulevard, according to the NYPD.
Police from the 114th Precinct responded and found the wounded teen on the sidewalk. EMS transported him to Elmhurst Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.
There have been no arrests and the investigation remains ongoing.
Call for Information
Anyone with information regarding this assault investigation is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or on X (the platform formerly known as Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are confidential.
Crime Statistics
Through July 13, the 114th Precinct has reported 341 felony assaults so far in 2025, 20 more than the 321 reported at the same point last year, an increase of 6.2%, according to the most recent CompStat report.
Conclusion
The incident highlights the importance of community vigilance and the need for individuals to come forward with information to help prevent and solve crimes. The NYPD’s ongoing investigation and the call for public assistance demonstrate the commitment to addressing violence and ensuring public safety.
FAQs
Q: What happened on July 17 in front of the Astoria gym?
A: A teenager was stabbed while defending a friend from two attackers.
Q: Where did the incident occur?
A: The incident occurred in front of the New York Sports Club at 38-14 30th Ave. near Steinway Street in Astoria.
Q: What is the current status of the investigation?
A: The investigation remains ongoing, with no arrests made yet.
Q: How can the public assist in the investigation?
A: The public can call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline or submit tips online or through social media platforms.
