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12-year-old boy stabbed in Brooklyn, police report

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Published  December 18, 2025 5:34pm EST
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 5 NY
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The Brief

    • A 12-year-old was stabbed in the chest in Brooklyn earlier today, according to the NYPD.
    • The boy was taken to Brookdale Hospital in critical but stable condition.
    • There are currently no arrests.

BROOKLYN - A 12-year-old was stabbed in the chest in Brooklyn earlier today, according to the NYPD.

Child stabbed in chest

What we know:

Police responded to a call made at 2:53 p.m. on Dec. 18 regarding an assault at Thomas S. Boyland Street and Dumont Avenue.

A 12-year-old boy was stabbed in the chest and taken to Brookdale Hospital in critical but stable condition.

There are currently no arrests.

What we don't know:

It is currently unknown who stabbed the child. The 12-year-old's current condition is also unknown.

The Source: This article includes information provided by the NYPD.

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