Overview
- Police say the teen was surrounded, punched, kicked and stabbed near 160th Street and Hillside Avenue around 2:15 p.m. Wednesday.
- The attackers stole his sneakers during the assault, with outlets reporting conflicting values for the shoes.
- Investigators released images and detailed clothing descriptions for up to 13 unidentified suspects, many in black and some wearing face masks.
- The group fled in an unknown direction, and no arrests had been announced as of Friday.
- The NYPD is asking for public tips through Crime Stoppers by phone, website or mobile app.