HACKENSACK, New Jersey (WABC) — A teenager was stabbed right in front of a police station in New Jersey.
Authorities say it happened at Central Avenue and Union Street in Hackensack just feet away from the police station around 3 p.m. Tuesday.
The teenager escaped the assailants and ended up a block away at Banta Place and State Street where several shops were open.
Leyda Crafton was inside her business, Alexis’ Naturals, and did not notice something was wrong until she looked outside.
“I realized that the street is cordoned off. There were two police vehicles there,” Crafton said.
Bergen County police say a group of suspects approached the teenager and at some point the situation escalated. The suspects managed to get away.
Medics rushed the child to Hackensack University Medical Center in stable condition.
“It’s pretty well lit around these parts. So I definitely do think the first thing that comes to my mind is that it could have been interpersonal violence,” said Lucia Mendoza of Marimba Cafe.
“I always see the kids walking from school, so it’s really sad that this happened and this is really a safe street,” Crafton added.
It is unclear what led to the stabbing.
No arrests have been made.
———-
* Get Eyewitness News Delivered
* More New Jersey news
* Send us a news tip
* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts
* Follow us on YouTube
Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness News
Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
Copyright © 2026 WABC-TV. All Rights Reserved.
