Man stabbed in Queens by someone who asked if he was in gang

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Police released images of the man they say stabbed another man in a violent confrontation. Photo credit NYPD

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — A suspect repeatedly stabbed a man in Queens after first asking him if he was in a gang, which sparked a violent dispute, police said Friday.

The 33-year-old victim was walking in front of 36-11 108th St. in Flushing on Oct. 15 around 2 a.m. when he was approached by a man who asked if he was in a gang.

An argument broke out and escalated, leading the suspect to stab the victim twice in the abdomen, according to police.

The suspect then fled on foot, heading northbound on 108th Street.

Cops said the victim was transported to NYC Health + Hospitals/ Elmhurst in stable condition.

Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS.

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