Overview

• A group of teenagers attacked two girls, aged 13 and 16, in Kissena Park, Queens, on May 2, 2025, using a baseball bat and electric hair clippers.
• The victims were dragged to a wooded area, beaten, and robbed of personal items, including a phone and limited-edition sneakers valued at over $500.
• One victim lost consciousness during the two-hour ordeal, and both suffered serious physical injuries, including bruising and a shaved patch of hair.
• The NYPD has arrested five teenagers—three 17-year-old males, a 17-year-old female, and a 16-year-old male—on charges including robbery, assault, and weapons possession.
• The attack has renewed concerns about safety in Kissena Park, which was the site of a violent crime less than a year ago.