A 14-year-old dies after a stabbing in Queens. Photo: CBS New York/YouTube
A tragic scene unfolded outside a McDonald’s in Queens, New York, as a 14-year-old boy was fatally stabbed during a massive brawl on Friday afternoon. The fight broke out around 3:30 p.m. on February 14, drawing a crowd and leaving the community shaken.
The victim, identified as Julian Corniell, was stabbed in the abdomen during the chaotic clash involving a large group of teenagers. Witnesses described the scene as “hectic,” with about 15 to 20 kids wearing ski masks confronting another group, shouting and cursing as tensions quickly escalated.
Julian was rushed to New York-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center in critical condition but tragically died from his injuries. He was a student at Hillcrest High School in Jamaica Hills, according to New York City Council Member Julie Won.
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The New York Police Department (NYPD) confirmed that two potential suspects were taken in for questioning, and one of them—a 14-year-old—has since been arrested and charged with first-degree gang assault. Police are still investigating the incident to understand what led to the deadly confrontation.
Authorities discovered a knife left on the street near the scene, which they believe was used in the attack. Local residents revealed that the McDonald’s is a popular hangout spot for teenagers who often have nowhere else to go.
Council Member Julie Won expressed her condolences to Julian’s family and assured the community that her office is closely following the case. “My heart goes out to the family of the 14-year-old from Hillcrest High School,” she wrote on Instagram, urging the community to come together during this difficult time.
This tragic incident has left the neighborhood in shock as people grapple with the senseless violence that took a young life. The investigation remains ongoing as police work to piece together the events that led to Julian’s untimely death.
