The New York Police Department is actively seeking a suspect wanted in connection with an unprovoked assault that occurred in the Jamaica neighborhood of Queens. The incident took place in the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at approximately 3:30 a.m. According to police reports, a 32-year-old male victim was walking past a storefront located at 149-21 Jamaica Avenue, situated half a block west of Rufus King Park, when he was confronted by an unknown individual. The perpetrator allegedly slashed the victim across the face using a cutting instrument before fleeing the scene in an unknown direction. Emergency medical services responded to the location and transported the wounded man to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center. He was treated for a facial laceration and was subsequently listed in stable condition. The NYPD has released surveillance images of the suspect to the public. The individual is described as having a dark complexion and shoulder-length black hair. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a black jacket featuring white designs on the sleeves and a white logo on the left chest, paired with black sweatpants that have white stripes and black Nike Air Jordan sneakers. Authorities have offered a reward of up to $3,500 for information that leads to the suspect's arrest and indictment. The 103rd Precinct is investigating the case as a random assault. Residents or anyone with information regarding the incident are urged to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS or 888-57-PISTA for Spanish speakers. Tips may also be submitted anonymously via the Crime Stoppers website or through the NYPD Tips account on X. All communications are strictly confidential. This case highlights a recent uptick in violent crime, with the 103rd Precinct reporting 585 felony assaults through September 27, 2026, marking a 6.9% increase compared to the same period last year.