Posted on: June 12, 2025 07:00 AM

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NYC teens charged with attempted gang assault in girls subway station beatdown

Two 16-year-old girls face a series of charges in connection with the beating of a 15-year-old girl in an Astoria subway station earlier this month, according to the Queens district attorney's office.

The two 16-year-old defendants, both of Elmhurst, were arraigned Tuesday on a criminal complaint in the attack on the girl at the 46th Street subway station in Astoria on June 2.

The victim was also tased during the assault and members of the group attempted to steal a bookbag in her possession, according to the criminal complaint.

The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment of her injuries.