2 teens stabbed in Queens, suspects escape on mopeds: police
EAST ELMHURST, Queens (PIX11) — Two teens were stabbed in Queens on Monday, according to police.
A 16-year-old male was stabbed in the right leg, and an 18-year-old male was stabbed in the back around 7 p.m. near 75th Street between 20th and 21st avenues, according to officials.
Police said the suspects took off on mopeds, but they do not know how many vehicles there were.
Both teens were taken to the hospital to be treated for their injuries.
Additional information was not immediately available.
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