Gang Jumps, Beats, Cuts Teen for his Sneakers
By Dan Gesslein
Queens Voice
November 6, 2026
QUEENS, NY – Cops are searching for a group of 17 suspects wanted for attacking a teenager in a Queens sneaker robbery after the gang allegedly fired a gun at the victim, chased him down, beat him and slashed him with knives before stealing his sneakers.
The violent teen robbery in Corona, Queens happened at around 5 p.m. on October 12. A 15-year-old boy was walking near 111th Street and 49th Avenue when he was approached by a large group of males.
According to police, 17 males approached the teenager in Corona. One of the suspects pulled out a gun and fired at the teen.
The victim tried to escape, but the group chased him down and caught up with him, knocking him to the ground.
The suspects then launched a brutal group attack on the 15-year-old boy, punching and stomping on him as he lay helpless on the ground.
During the violent gang assault in Queens, two of the attackers pulled out knives and slashed the teenager on the wrist and across his back.
The suspects then robbed the teen of his sneakers, hoodie and backpack before fleeing the scene.
Police said the group was last seen running in the direction of Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
The injured teenager was rushed to Harlem Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.
NYPD Searching for Suspects in Queens Teen Robbery
Anyone with information regarding this October 12 sneaker robbery and stabbing in Corona, Queens is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Spanish-speaking callers can dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
The public can also submit tips online at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/ or through X at @NYPDTips.
All calls are confidential.
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