13 year old girl sexually assaulted in Flushing Park

 

The New York City Police Department is providing a reward of $10,000 for any information that results in the arrest and conviction of an individual who sexually assaulted a 13-year-old girl in a remote area of Kissena Park in Queens. A police representative described the incident as "a parent's nightmare."

The event occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Thursday in Flushing Park. Authorities report that two classmates, a 13-year-old female and a 13-year-old male, were present in the park close to Colden Street and Kalmia Avenue when a man approached them, brandishing a "large machete-style knife" and compelling them to enter the woods.

The assailant subsequently confiscated the cellphones belonging to both victims, bound the wrists of the boy and girl together using a shoelace, and proceeded to sexually assault the female victim before making his escape. The teenagers were later transported to the hospital in stable condition after they reported the incident upon returning to school.

The investigators retrieved the shoelace that had been employed to bind the children's hands, in addition to a water bottle that the perpetrator had abandoned.

"As a father, a member of this department for many years, this incident is a parent's nightmare," said NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey.

 

The authorities have characterized the individual they are seeking as a male in his twenties, standing at 5 feet 5 inches tall, with curly hair. He was last seen wearing a black shirt, black trousers, red sneakers, and carrying a green backpack. Additionally, he seemed to have dental braces and a prominent tattoo on his chest that resembles either a boar or a pig.

The incident has unsettled both students and parents alike. Residents of this typically tranquil neighborhood are appalled to witness Kissena Park transformed into a crime scene.

Man arrested for robbing a 10 year old

 

Authorities have apprehended an individual sought in connection with the robbery of two minors in Brooklyn. The event took place in the Crown Heights area on June 7. The suspect has been identified as 24-year-old Demba Ba, a resident of Brooklyn. Surveillance footage captured Ba approaching a 10-year-old boy and his 7-year-old sister, where he allegedly demanded money from them.

At that moment, the suspect seized the money from the boy and quickly escaped down Utica Avenue. The boy's father reportedly encountered Ba following the incident and was able to recognize him based on his son's account. He took a photograph and forwarded it to the authorities. As stated by the officers, Ba has a significant history of arrests and is presently on probation for robbery.

He was apprehended again on June 4 for comparable offenses. Ba is facing multiple charges, which include petit larceny, second-degree harassment, and engaging in conduct harmful to a child.

Double shooting leaves 15 year old shot and man injured in queens

 

Two people were shot in a vehicle in Springfield Gardens, Queens, including a 15-year-old boy who was struck in the face, according to police.

The double shooting occurred around 7:30 p.m. on a Tuesday along 143rd Avenue. The teenage victim and a 23-year-old man were sitting in a car when they were fired upon. The 15-year-old was taken to Cohen Children’s Medical Center with a gunshot wound to the face. The 23-year-old was shot in the leg and transported to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center. Both were expected to recover.

Police released surveillance images of two individuals sought in connection with the shooting. One was described as wearing a black-and-white baseball cap, a white T-shirt, light blue jeans, and red-and-black Nike Jordan sneakers. The second was described as wearing red-and-white Nike Jordan sneakers, green-and-white tie-dye shorts, an olive green T-shirt, and a white T-shirt covering his face.

Shootings that involve teenagers draw particular concern because of the age of the victims and the potential for long-term physical and emotional consequences. A gunshot wound to the face carries both immediate medical risks and lasting effects. When the victims are seated in a vehicle, investigators often examine whether the attack was targeted or connected to a broader dispute.

The release of surveillance images is a common step when police believe the public may be able to help identify suspects. Detectives continue to work the case and have asked anyone with information to come forward.

Gun violence that reaches 15-year-olds sitting in cars on residential streets underscores ongoing challenges in certain neighborhoods. While both victims in this incident were expected to survive, the fact that a teenager was shot in the face remains a serious and troubling outcome. The investigation remains active as authorities seek to identify and locate the people shown in the surveillance footage.