Man slashed in face during early morning dispute in Queens

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QUEENS, N.Y. — A 32-year-old man was slashed in the face with a sharp object during an early morning altercation outside a Jackson Heights residence, police said.

The attack occurred at approximately 3:53 a.m. Saturday in front of 105-02 34th Avenue, when the victim became involved in a verbal dispute with an unidentified individual. The confrontation escalated quickly, resulting in the suspect striking the victim multiple times in the face with what authorities described as a sharp object.

The suspect fled the scene on foot, heading eastbound along 34th Avenue. No arrests have been made, and the attacker’s identity remains unknown.

Emergency Medical Services arrived shortly after the incident and transported the victim to NewYork-Presbyterian Queens…