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Man slashed in the face in January, suspect at large in Bed-Stuy

The victim was taken by private means to The Brooklyn Hospital Center.

Caithlin Pena

Feb 19, 2026, 5:57 AM

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A man was slashed in the face back in January in Bed-Stuy and the suspect is still on the loose.

Police say it happened around 3 p.m. in front of 315 Lexington Ave. The suspect approached a 30-year-old man from behind, took out a sharp instrument and slashed the victim on the right side of his face. The victim sustained a laceration to the face and was taken by private means to The Brooklyn Hospital Center.

Meanwhile, the suspect ran away from the scene and is still at large.

Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).

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