New York, US: A harrowing scene unfolded late Sunday evening in Queens when three teenagers were robbed at gunpoint along Linden Boulevard, sending shockwaves through the community as police continue their search for the armed suspects.
The Incident
Authorities say the robbery occurred shortly after dusk when three teens, all under the age of 18, were approached by a group of armed men in a dark-colored vehicle. The suspects allegedly drew firearms and demanded personal belongings, leaving the victims shaken but physically unharmed.
Witnesses reported seeing the assailants flee westbound on Linden Boulevard immediately after the robbery. The vehicle, described only as “dark and possibly a sedan,” sped away before police could arrive on the scene.
Victims Left Traumatized
The three teens, whose identities have not been released due to their age, were left severely shaken by the encounter. According to investigators, the suspects made off with cell phones, wallets, and other personal items. Emergency medical responders arrived to check the victims for injuries, though none required hospitalization.
Family members of the victims described them as “lucky to be alive” but expressed fear about rising street crime in their neighborhood. “These kids could have been killed over a phone,” one relative told reporters.
Ongoing Police Investigation
NYPD officers secured the area and conducted initial interviews with both the victims and nearby residents. Detectives are now reviewing surveillance camera footage from businesses and traffic cameras along Linden Boulevard to identify the suspects and trace their getaway route…