Disturbing Subway Attack in Queens: Three Teens Charged in Violent Assault
Queens, NY — In a shocking incident on June 2, three 16-year-old girls allegedly assaulted a 15-year-old girl at the 46th Street M and R subway station in Queens, leaving the victim hospitalized. The attack, described by Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz as an "outrageous display of bullying and brutality," highlights rising concerns over youth violence in the city.
Violent Encounter
The incident occurred around 3 p.m. as the victim, a sophomore at William Cullen Bryant High School, was heading home after school. According to prosecutors, a group of teenagers followed her into the subway station, where they cornered her on a staircase. The aggressors reportedly punched, kicked, and stomped on the victim’s head and body, further intensifying the attack by using a taser. In an alarming twist, they also attempted to steal her backpack during the assault.
The young victim required hospitalization due to the severity of her injuries but is now recovering.
Arrests Made
Authorities swiftly acted on the situation, resulting in the arrest of two suspects, both juniors at William Cullen Bryant High School residing in Elmhurst. They were arraigned on charges including attempted gang assault and attempted robbery. These two have been placed under an intensive community monitoring program overseen by probation services.
Judge Bruna DiBiase ordered that they return to court on June 18. If convicted, they face potential sentences of up to 15 years in prison.
“A high school student was mercilessly tased, kicked, punched and stomped on by a mob of fellow students at a train station after dismissal from William Cullen Bryant High School,” said DA Katz in a statement. “This will not be acceptable behavior here in Queens, and I will hold students accountable for this behavior to the extent the law allows. We are grateful that the victim is recovering. The investigation is ongoing into the conduct of other individuals.”
Ongoing Investigation and Youth Violence Concerns
A third suspect, also 16 years old, was arrested later in the week, with an arraignment anticipated shortly. This event has raised significant concerns about youth violence in New York City. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch noted that incidents involving young offenders have surged since 2018, attributing some of the rise to the state’s “Raise the Age” law, which has been a point of contention in discussions about juvenile justice.
The authorities have indicated that the investigation is far from over, and they are working to uncover the involvement of other individuals in this alarming case.
Developing updates will follow as the investigation proceeds and more information becomes available.
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