Boy Slashed in Face During Brooklyn Street Fight

Suspect fled the scene after the attack, no arrests made yet

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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A 13-year-old boy was slashed in the face during a fight with another teenager in the Coney Island neighborhood of Brooklyn on Thursday morning. The boy was taken to the hospital in stable condition, but the suspect fled the scene and has not been arrested as of Tuesday night. Police are still investigating the incident.

Why it matters

Violent crimes involving minors are concerning for the local community, raising questions about youth safety and the need for interventions to prevent such altercations. The lack of an arrest also highlights challenges in addressing street violence in some urban neighborhoods.

The details

According to police, the incident occurred around 8:15 a.m. near the intersection of Neptune Avenue and West 5th Street. The 13-year-old boy got into an argument with another teenage boy, which quickly escalated into a physical altercation. During the fight, the suspect slashed the victim in the face with a knife before fleeing the scene on foot.

  • The incident happened around 8:15 a.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2026.
  • As of Tuesday night, February 11, 2026, no arrests have been made.

The players

13-year-old boy

The victim who was slashed in the face during the fight.

Suspect

Another teenage boy who slashed the victim with a knife before fleeing the scene.

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What’s next

Police are continuing to investigate the incident and search for the suspect who fled the scene.

The takeaway

This violent attack on a minor highlights the need for greater youth outreach, conflict resolution programs, and community-based solutions to address the root causes of street violence in neighborhoods like Coney Island.