QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — A man was sentenced to 17 years in prison for hitting a child and biting off the fingertip of an off-duty police officer, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced on Monday.
The incident happened near the intersection of 67th Place and Central Avenue in Glendale, between 4:10 p.m and 4:30 p.m. on May 10, 2025, according to court documents.
Felize Enrique struck the 9-year-old with an open hand, knocking her onto the ground while playing outside, the DA Katz said.
Two good Samaritans and an off-duty officer, Sergeant Sebastian Hajder, attempted to apprehend Enrique, according to court documents.
During the incident, Enrique bit the officer on the knee, hand, and finger of the cop. Enrique ended up biting off the fingertip of the officer’s right index finger, court documents said.
Both victims were treated at a local hospital. Doctors were unable to reattach the officer’s fingertip, officials say.
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