Trio of Suspects Sought in Stabbing, Robbery Near LaGuardia Airport

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Police are searching for three suspects who allegedly stabbed and robbed an 18-year-old man in a park near LaGuardia Airport in Queens last week. The incident occurred just after 11 p.m. on March 28 in the LaGuardia Landing Lights Park, where the victim had met with a woman he had possibly crossed paths with before. Two unknown men then approached the victim, stabbed him multiple times, and stole his jacket before fleeing the scene on a Q33 bus.

Why it matters

This incident highlights ongoing public safety concerns in the area around LaGuardia Airport, which has seen a mix of transit, commercial, and residential activity. The attack also comes just days before the mayor and police commissioner announced a decline in major crimes across the city, raising questions about the consistency of crime trends.

The details

According to police, the 18-year-old victim met with a woman in the park, and shortly after, two unknown men approached him with a knife and stabbed him multiple times throughout his body. The two suspects then took the victim's jacket before all three fled the scene on a Q33 bus. No arrests have been made, but the investigation remains ongoing.

• The incident occurred just after 11 p.m. on March 28, 2026.
• Police released surveillance photos of the suspects on Saturday, April 5, 2026.

What’s next

The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward. The judge will also decide on whether to grant bail for the suspects once they are apprehended.