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Two Teens Charged in Fatal Stabbing of Queens 17-Year-Old Are Held Without Bail

Court records show one defendant had pending weapons and gang-assault charges before the slaying.

Overview

  • Queens prosecutors say 18-year-old Derek Trejo and a 17-year-old co-defendant were arraigned on second-degree murder and weapon possession charges.
  • Police report the 17-year-old surrendered Saturday and Trejo was taken into custody Sunday after officials circulated surveillance images.
  • Video obtained by news outlets shows a teen chasing and striking Josue Argudo with what appears to be a knife near Jamaica Avenue and 76th Street around 3:45 p.m.
  • Argudo, 17, suffered a neck wound, was transported to Jamaica Hospital, and was pronounced dead as investigators continue to examine motive and any additional participants.
  • Court records indicate Trejo had July cases for weapons possession and gang assault and had been released without bail in that matter.