Police in Queens are actively searching for a suspect responsible for a violent assault that left a teenager injured on Monday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 7:50 a.m. on October 19, 2026, near the intersection of Myrtle and Forest Avenues in the Ridgewood neighborhood. Responding officers from the 104th Precinct discovered the victim, a 17-year-old boy, suffering from a slash wound to his right hand. Emergency Medical Services transported the teen to Bellevue Hospital, where he is currently listed in stable condition. Law enforcement sources indicate that the motive for the attack remains unknown, though preliminary investigations suggest the perpetrator may have been known to the victim. The suspect is described as a male between the ages of 17 and 18. He was last seen fleeing the scene on foot, traveling southbound along Forest Avenue. At the time of his escape, the individual was reportedly wearing a black hooded sweatshirt featuring a spider logo and carrying a Nike bookbag. Authorities have not yet released a name for the suspect, as the investigation is ongoing. The NYPD is urging anyone with information regarding the suspect's whereabouts or the events leading up to the assault to come forward. This case is being handled by the 104th Precinct, which is leading the manhunt for the individual believed to remain at large. The community is advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity matching the suspect's description to local law enforcement immediately.