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NYPD Releases Images, Seeks Two Suspects in Fatal Stabbing of 17-Year-Old in Queens

Detectives asked for tips after the Woodhaven attack that fatally injured Josue Argudo.

Overview

  • Officers responded around 3:43 p.m. on Jan. 9 to Jamaica Avenue and 76th Street in Woodhaven within the 102nd Precinct.
  • Police found 17-year-old Josue Argudo with a stab wound to the neck, and he was taken to Jamaica Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
  • Investigators released photos of two male suspects, describing one in all black with white Beats headphones and the other in a black jacket, blue jeans, and white sneakers with a black cross-body bag.
  • ABC7 reported video that appears to show Argudo trying to flee before an attacker caught up to him and slashed his throat.
  • No arrests have been announced, and police urged tips to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS, 1-888-57-PISTA for Spanish, online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or via X @NYPDTips.