QUEENS, N.Y. – Four unidentified men stormed a commercial establishment near Union Street and Northern Boulevard on Saturday night, assaulting two victims and stealing cash before fleeing on foot, police said.
At approximately 9:55 p.m., the suspects ordered three victims, a 16-year-old boy, a 40-year-old man, and another 16-year-old boy, to get on the floor. One suspect struck the 40-year-old man in the head with a hammer before taking approximately $1,000 from his jacket pocket. The suspects then punched one of the teenage victims in the face and pushed him to the ground.
The attackers fled eastbound on Northern Boulevard. The 40-year-old victim was taken to New York Presbyterian Queens Hospital in stable condition, while the injured teen was treated at the scene for minor injuries.
Police are searching for the suspects, described as four men with slim builds. Three have light complexions, and one has a dark complexion. They were last seen wearing dark clothing, with one in a gold jacket and another in a black jacket with white fur on the hood.
Authorities have not announced any arrests as the investigation continues.