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Brooklyn Playground Stabbing: 12-Year-Old Charged
19 Dec, 2025
Summary
- A 12-year-old boy faces attempted murder charges for stabbing another child.
- The incident occurred in a Brooklyn playground after a school fight.
- Another stabbing involving teens occurred in Ridgewood hours later.
In Brooklyn, a 12-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with attempted murder following a violent incident at Betsy Head Park. The stabbing, which took place on Thursday afternoon, involved another 12-year-old victim who is now hospitalized in stable condition. Sources suggest the attack may have been retaliation for a prior dispute within the park.
Authorities also took a 9-year-old into questioning as part of the investigation. This incident occurred near schools, raising concerns among local residents about child safety. The discovery of a small knife near discarded clothing at the scene highlighted the severity of the event.
This Brooklyn stabbing was not an isolated incident on Thursday. In a separate event, two other teenagers were hospitalized after being stabbed near Seneca Avenue in Ridgewood during a group fight. The 15-year-old and 13-year-old victims' conditions were not immediately detailed.
