Springfield Gardens Assault: Man Stabbed in Face Outside Liquor Store
NYPD offers a $3,500 reward for information leading to the arrest of a suspect in a daytime attack on Guy R. Brewer Blvd.
By Natalia Costa ·
The 116th Precinct is searching for a man who stabbed a resident in the face outside a Springfield Gardens shop last month. The unprovoked incident occurred on Thursday, Oct. 29, just before 2:30 p.m.
Police report that the 41-year-old victim was standing in front of the business at 145-107 Guy R. Brewer Blvd. when a stranger approached him. The suspect displayed a knife and struck the man on the right side of his face before fleeing in an unknown direction.
Officers transported the victim to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in an NYPD vehicle. Medical staff listed his condition as stable upon arrival. Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage to identify the assailant.
NYPD officials describe the suspect as a male with a dark complexion and long black hair. He wore a black jacket over a dark t-shirt, brown pants, and white sneakers. A spokesperson confirmed the suspect is male despite appearing to look like a female in the released images.
The department is offering a reward of up to $3,500 for information that leads to an arrest and indictment. Citizens can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS or visit crimestoppers.nypdonline.org. They may also send messages to @NYPDTips on X. All tips remain confidential.
According to the latest CompStat data through Nov. 8, the 116th Precinct has recorded 214 felony assaults in 2026. That number is 11 lower than the 225 recorded at the same time last year, representing a 23.9% decline.
