Two Teens Stabbed in Bushwick After Puerto Rican Day Parade

Two Teens Stabbed in Bushwick After Puerto Rican Day Parade No arrests made; police investigation ongoing

Two Teens Stabbed in Bushwick After Puerto Rican Day Parade

Bushwick, Brooklyn — Two teenage boys were stabbed near the intersection of Suydam Street and Knickerbocker Avenue on Sunday evening, shortly after the neighborhood’s Puerto Rican Day Parade festivities. The incident prompted a large emergency response and widespread police mobilization across several blocks of the neighborhood.

According to the NYPD, officers responded to a 911 call for an assault in progress at approximately 7:59 p.m. They arrived at the scene and found two victims: a 19-year-old male with a stab wound to the abdomen and an 18-year-old male with a stab wound to the back. Both were transported to Elmhurst Hospital by EMS.

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Alec Meeker
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Alec Meeker has been the publisher of Bushwick Daily since 2018, bringing a fresh and creative approach to local journalism. With a love for storytelling and a deep connection to North Brooklyn, Alec leads the team in covering the art, culture, and community that make the neighborhood special. From spearheading innovative reporting projects to hosting pop-up events that bring neighbors together, Alec keeps Bushwick Daily at the heart of the local conversation.

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