Two men, believed to be between 18 and 24 years old, are wanted by the NYPD in connection with an alarming incident in Queens where a car meetup turned into a violent brawl. The violence occurred at a residential block near 141st Street and 11th Avenue, where a group of around 50 cars had descended, ignoring noise ordinances.
The meeting was allegedly to showcase high-performance vehicles, but it quickly escalated out of control with drivers ignoring speed limits and recklessly racing. Fireworks were lit, an empty car set ablaze, and residents were subjected to the chaos.
However, things took a deadly turn when Blake Ferrer stepped outside his home, which is located on Malba Street, and confronted the group. The couple claimed they were met with hostility, with one of the men allegedly attacking him in full view of their wife, Melissa, who was also injured.
Videos posted by local council member Vickie Paladino show a disturbing scene where masked individuals are seen beating Blake Ferrer on the ground while his wife tries to shield herself from further violence. The attackers were reportedly wearing masks and hoods, which made it difficult for police to identify them.
Blake Ferrer sustained multiple injuries including broken ribs, shoulder, nose, cheek, and throat, as well as a punch to the face from an assailant. His wife Melissa was also punched in the face during the melee.
The couple has criticized the police response to their 911 call, which they claim took too long to arrive at the scene. An NYPD spokesperson said that officers were handling multiple emergencies around the same time and may have taken longer to reach the scene.
To aid the investigation, police are now increasing patrols in the area and meeting with residents who were affected by the incident. The police department is also seeking the public's help in identifying the two suspects, described as white males, who fled the scene in a white Chevy Silverado heading southbound on the Whitestone Expressway.
As the search for the perpetrators continues, authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and provide details about the incident.
The meeting was allegedly to showcase high-performance vehicles, but it quickly escalated out of control with drivers ignoring speed limits and recklessly racing. Fireworks were lit, an empty car set ablaze, and residents were subjected to the chaos.
However, things took a deadly turn when Blake Ferrer stepped outside his home, which is located on Malba Street, and confronted the group. The couple claimed they were met with hostility, with one of the men allegedly attacking him in full view of their wife, Melissa, who was also injured.
Videos posted by local council member Vickie Paladino show a disturbing scene where masked individuals are seen beating Blake Ferrer on the ground while his wife tries to shield herself from further violence. The attackers were reportedly wearing masks and hoods, which made it difficult for police to identify them.
Blake Ferrer sustained multiple injuries including broken ribs, shoulder, nose, cheek, and throat, as well as a punch to the face from an assailant. His wife Melissa was also punched in the face during the melee.
The couple has criticized the police response to their 911 call, which they claim took too long to arrive at the scene. An NYPD spokesperson said that officers were handling multiple emergencies around the same time and may have taken longer to reach the scene.
To aid the investigation, police are now increasing patrols in the area and meeting with residents who were affected by the incident. The police department is also seeking the public's help in identifying the two suspects, described as white males, who fled the scene in a white Chevy Silverado heading southbound on the Whitestone Expressway.
As the search for the perpetrators continues, authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and provide details about the incident.
that's so crazy! I was watching videos of this car meetup gone wrong and it was like something out of a movie 
. All those cars just descending onto a residential block? No way, that's just reckless 
. And to make matters worse, people actually attacking each other in front of their wives... ugh, my heart goes out to Blake and Melissa 
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. But, I guess when you've got multiple emergencies happening at once, things can get complicated 
. Anyways, I hope these two guys get caught and face justice 
. And, oh man, the idea of wearing masks in public? That's just plain stupid 
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but it makes sense that the cops had a lot on their plate rn anyway, like what was wrong with people there? ignoring noise laws and stuff? shouldn't we be worried about our safety more than just having a car meetup 
also, did i hear they were wearing masks? how hard is it to get away with something when you wear a mask 
! Can you even imagine having your car meetup turn into a violent brawl? And then things take a deadly turn when someone steps outside their home to confront them? The fact that the attackers were wearing masks and hoods makes it super hard for police to catch them. I feel bad for Blake Ferrer and his wife Melissa, they must be so traumatized. It's wild how the police response times can vary in emergencies...I guess we'll see what happens next 
This is just crazy! I mean, what were these people thinking? A car meetup in a residential block? That's asking for trouble. And now Blake Ferrer is left with multiple injuries... it's devastating. The fact that his wife was also hurt is even worse. 
I know they have to handle emergencies all at once, but that doesn't excuse the delay.
. Police should've done more to intervene ASAP 
. Can't believe it had to go that far... 
! Like, I get it, people love their cars, but not at the expense of innocent lives 
. The NYPD needs to do better in responding to emergency calls, fam 
. And those masked individuals? No good, period 
. They're making it hard for the police to catch them.
. Blake and Melissa Ferrer are lucky to be alive, thank goodness 
. The police need to step up their game and catch those two ASAP 
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. Just another reason why this incident is so reckless and irresponsible 
. I'm all for community events and having fun, but not at the expense of public safety 
. And I love that local council member Vickie Paladino is sharing videos of the incident to help with the investigation - it's all about community coming together to make a difference 
. We just gotta stay vigilant and look out for each other, you know?
his wife Melissa too... that's just horrific 
I'm so sorry to hear about Blake and Melissa's terrifying experience. I can imagine how scary it must've been to witness that kind of violence on your front doorsteps 
. And can we talk about how reckless it is to have a car meetup in a residential area? It's just asking for trouble 
. Where's the accountability? The NYPD needs to step up their game and keep our community safer. This whole thing is just another reminder that, yeah, sometimes the platform (in this case, social media) gets it wrong 
. The police response time was too slow, I get it, but come on, 911 should've been able to handle that situation better 
i hope they can catch the people responsible soon 
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. If anyone has any info, come forward and let's catch these guys! 