Stabbing Suspect Apprehended
94th St & 23rd Ave, East Elmhurst, Queens
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- An 18-year-old suspect was taken into custody early Thursday morning in connection to stabbing a 29-year-old woman multiple times on March 16th.
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According to an update from the NYPD, an 18-year-old man named Luis Emmanuel Valencia Ponce was taken into custody early Thursday morning in connection with the March 16th stabbing.
If you have information, call the [NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline](tel:800-577-8477) or submit tips through the [Crime Stoppers website](https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/).
Video shows the alleged suspect.
The suspect ran away on foot. Medics took the survivor to a hospital, where she was in stable condition.
Police said the suspect approached a 29-year-old woman from behind at 23rd Avenue and 94th Street around 6:17 a.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026. The suspect took out a knife and stabbed her multiple times.
Police are asking for help identifying a suspect in a stabbing.
The extent of the victim's injuries is unclear at this time.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 94th St & 23rd Ave.
According to an update from the NYPD, an 18-year-old man named Luis Emmanuel Valencia Ponce was taken into custody early Thursday morning in connection with the March 16th stabbing.
If you have information, call the [NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline](tel:800-577-8477) or submit tips through the [Crime Stoppers website](https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/).
Video shows the alleged suspect.
The suspect ran away on foot. Medics took the survivor to a hospital, where she was in stable condition.
Police said the suspect approached a 29-year-old woman from behind at 23rd Avenue and 94th Street around 6:17 a.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026. The suspect took out a knife and stabbed her multiple times.
Police are asking for help identifying a suspect in a stabbing.
The extent of the victim's injuries is unclear at this time.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 94th St & 23rd Ave.
According to an update from the NYPD, an 18-year-old man named Luis Emmanuel Valencia Ponce was taken into custody early Thursday morning in connection with the March 16th stabbing.
If you have information, call the [NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline](tel:800-577-8477) or submit tips through the [Crime Stoppers website](https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/).
Video shows the alleged suspect.
The suspect ran away on foot. Medics took the survivor to a hospital, where she was in stable condition.
Police said the suspect approached a 29-year-old woman from behind at 23rd Avenue and 94th Street around 6:17 a.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026. The suspect took out a knife and stabbed her multiple times.
Police are asking for help identifying a suspect in a stabbing.
The extent of the victim's injuries is unclear at this time.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 94th St & 23rd Ave.
According to an update from the NYPD, an 18-year-old man named Luis Emmanuel Valencia Ponce was taken into custody early Thursday morning in connection with the March 16th stabbing.
If you have information, call the [NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline](tel:800-577-8477) or submit tips through the [Crime Stoppers website](https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/).
Video shows the alleged suspect.
The suspect ran away on foot. Medics took the survivor to a hospital, where she was in stable condition.
Police said the suspect approached a 29-year-old woman from behind at 23rd Avenue and 94th Street around 6:17 a.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026. The suspect took out a knife and stabbed her multiple times.
Police are asking for help identifying a suspect in a stabbing.
The extent of the victim's injuries is unclear at this time.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 94th St & 23rd Ave.
According to an update from the NYPD, an 18-year-old man named Luis Emmanuel Valencia Ponce was taken into custody early Thursday morning in connection with the March 16th stabbing.
If you have information, call the [NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline](tel:800-577-8477) or submit tips through the [Crime Stoppers website](https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/).
Video shows the alleged suspect.
The suspect ran away on foot. Medics took the survivor to a hospital, where she was in stable condition.
Police said the suspect approached a 29-year-old woman from behind at 23rd Avenue and 94th Street around 6:17 a.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026. The suspect took out a knife and stabbed her multiple times.
Police are asking for help identifying a suspect in a stabbing.
The extent of the victim's injuries is unclear at this time.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 94th St & 23rd Ave.
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Prayers for the victim. There’s always sh*t happening on 23rd Ave…it used to be nice & quiet. I wonder what changed😏
Shelters nearby, possibly.
He’ll be shielded by white liberals
No sirens heard yet, hope victim wasn't injured badly
This is why i don’t walk around empty handed im getting you before you get me fuck that
Prayers for the victim. There’s always sh*t happening on 23rd Ave…it used to be nice & quiet. I wonder what changed😏
Shelters nearby, possibly.
He’ll be shielded by white liberals
No sirens heard yet, hope victim wasn't injured badly
This is why i don’t walk around empty handed im getting you before you get me fuck that
Prayers for the victim. There’s always sh*t happening on 23rd Ave…it used to be nice & quiet. I wonder what changed😏
Shelters nearby, possibly.
He’ll be shielded by white liberals
No sirens heard yet, hope victim wasn't injured badly
This is why i don’t walk around empty handed im getting you before you get me fuck that
Prayers for the victim. There’s always sh*t happening on 23rd Ave…it used to be nice & quiet. I wonder what changed😏
Shelters nearby, possibly.
He’ll be shielded by white liberals
No sirens heard yet, hope victim wasn't injured badly
This is why i don’t walk around empty handed im getting you before you get me fuck that
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Prayers for the victim. There’s always sh*t happening on 23rd Ave…it used to be nice & quiet. I wonder what changed😏
Shelters nearby, possibly.
He’ll be shielded by white liberals
No sirens heard yet, hope victim wasn't injured badly
This is why i don’t walk around empty handed im getting you before you get me fuck that