The suspect, who is also 14, was taken into custody at the scene and charged with gang assault early Saturday. Police do not have enough evidence to charge him as the stabber, officials said.

It was one group in ski masks and another in backpacks. They took over the whole parking lot. They were definitely going after someone,” a witness said.

"attachment_89241" align="aligncenter" width="700"] A teenager was fatally stabbed near the McDonald's on Queens Blvd and 38th St. on Friday afternoon. Photo via Google Maps[/caption] Feb. 14, 2025 By