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Five Teens Arrested After Brutal Assault of Two Girls in Queens Park

The victims, aged 13 and 16, were attacked with a baseball bat, had belongings stolen, and suffered severe injuries in a planned assault on May 2, 2025.

Teens attack 2 girls in NYC park
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Teens drag 2 girls into woods, beat them with bat, shave head, steal shoes in New York

Overview

  • The attack occurred in Kissena Park, Queens, where the victims were ambushed, dragged into a wooded area, and assaulted for nearly two hours.
  • The attackers, aged 16 to 17, used a baseball bat, shaved part of the older victim's head, and stole a phone and $500 sneakers from the victims.
  • Disturbing video footage shows the younger victim being repeatedly struck with a bat and losing consciousness during the ordeal.
  • The NYPD has arrested five suspects who now face charges including felony robbery, gang assault, and weapons possession.
  • The victims' families are demanding a deeper investigation into the motives, as the case is currently classified as a robbery and not a hate crime.