A violent street takeover in the Malba/College Point neighborhood of Queens on November 23, 2025, resulted in a private security guard being assaulted and his car set ablaze after he intervened to stop the illegal gathering. The incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. at Point Crescent and Boulevard, with firefighters responding to the blaze and the injured guard transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Multiple news reports confirmed the takeover involved approximately 50 cars, fireworks, and attacks on local residents, including a couple who were hospitalized. Street takeovers—illegal gatherings featuring reckless driving, burnouts, and stunts—have surged across New York City since 2020, causing property damage and endangering public safety. NYPD data indicates over 400 such incidents occurred in 2024 alone, often escalating into violence, particularly in residential neighborhoods like Malba.

Authorities continue to investigate the Queens incident and are urging residents to remain vigilant as illegal street takeovers persist. The attack on the security guard highlights the dangers posed to those attempting to maintain order amid these increasingly aggressive gatherings, as well as the broader risks posed to the community by such reckless events.