Teenager Stabbed Near Canarsie Playground and School
A 14-year-old boy was stabbed on November 14 outside a deli at 8010 Flatlands Avenue, near Bildersee Playground and I.S. 068 Isaac Bildersee.
Incident Details
Just before 4 p.m., police received a 911 call regarding a stabbing outside a deli at 8010 Flatlands Avenue, per the NYPD. The exact details of the incident are not yet clear, but School Safety Agents responded to the scene and found the 14-year-old victim with a stab wound to the left leg.
Victim’s Condition
Paramedics rushed the victim to Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center in stable condition, having lost significant amounts of blood on the scene.
An investigation was ongoing as of Friday afternoon, police said, and no arrests have been made. Officers described the suspect as wearing a black ski mask, beige pants, and a red hoodie, though it was not known if the alleged attacker was a fellow teen, or if the victim and assailant knew each other.
Area Sees Spate of Violence Involving Teens
The area has seen a spate of violence involving teens, including an 18-year-old man who was shot in the head and critically injured at Bildersee Playground last month. In September, two teens were shot – and one arrested — at the same playground, and that incident sent nearby schools into lockdown. Just a few blocks south, a young student was shot outside South Shore High School in Flatlands on September 24.
Crime Trends in the 69th Precinct
In the 69th Precinct, where the Bildersee Playground is located, shooting incidents have increased more than 7% year-over-year, according to the latest NYPD data, with a total of 15 incidents. The overall rate of violent crime in the precinct, however, is down slightly.
Conclusion
The recent stabbing incident is a worrying development in an area already plagued by violence involving teens. The NYPD is investigating the incident and working to apprehend the suspect, but the community is left to wonder what can be done to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
FAQs
Q: Who was stabbed?
A: A 14-year-old boy was stabbed.
Q: Where did the stabbing occur?
A: The stabbing occurred outside a deli at 8010 Flatlands Avenue, near Bildersee Playground and I.S. 068 Isaac Bildersee.
Q: What was the condition of the victim?
A: The victim was rushed to Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center in stable condition, having lost significant amounts of blood on the scene.
Q: Has anyone been arrested?
A: No arrests have been made as of Friday afternoon.
Q: What is the crime trend in the 69th Precinct?
A: According to the latest NYPD data, shooting incidents have increased more than 7% year-over-year, but the overall rate of violent crime in the precinct is down slightly.
