Police investigate two groups of suspected Queens knife attackers

Two separate Queens stabbings have police searching for several men in connection to the two group attacks.

Shortly after 10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20, seven Hispanic men approached a man near the corner of 103rdStreet and 34thAvenue, according to police. After briefly speaking, one individual in the group stabbed the victim and fled, leaving wounds in the victim’s abdomen and right elbow.

The victim got himself to the hospital, according to police, who have now released photos of three men wanted for questioning in connection to the stabbing.

On Wednesday, March 2, another assault resulted in a police search as six subjects fled after allegedly kicking and stabbing a 24-year-old man in his neck, stomach and buttocks, officials reported.

The group approached the victim in front of 85-01 Jamaica Ave. in Woodhaven at around 6:45 p.m., police added, also stating that the victim was moved to Jamaica Hospital in critical but stable condition.

All six members of the group are described as Hispanic men between the ages of 15 and 20 with thin builds who are between 5-foot-7 and 6-feet tall.

Police have released photos of the group in an effort to identify them, and they encourage anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or visit the website at www.NYPDcrimestoppers.com.