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The New York Police Department is actively searching for a suspect wanted for assaulting a police officer with a glass bottle at the Ravenswood Houses in Queens. The incident occurred during the early morning hours of Sunday, September 6, 2026, just after 12:45 a.m. According to the NYPD, a 29-year-old officer in uniform was on duty in the rear of 13-10 34th Avenue when he attempted to disperse a disorderly group. At that moment, the suspect allegedly hurled a glass bottle at the officer, striking him in the head and causing a laceration to his scalp. Following the attack, the perpetrator fled the scene on foot in an unknown direction. Emergency Medical Services responded to the location and transported the injured officer to New York-Presbyterian Queens Hospital, where he was subsequently listed in stable condition. The NYPD has released surveillance images of the suspect and is appealing to the public for assistance in identifying and locating him. The suspect is described as a young man with a medium complexion, black hair, and a beard and mustache. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a blue and white sweatshirt and blue jeans. To encourage tips, the NYPD is offering a reward of up to $3,500 for information that leads to the suspect's arrest and indictment. Individuals with any information regarding this assault investigation are urged to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS (8477) or the Spanish-language line at 888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted anonymously via the Crime Stoppers website at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or through X at @NYPDTips. All communications are strictly confidential. This case is being investigated by the 114th Precinct.
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