A 26-year-old Venezuelan national has been indicted on attempted murder charges after a brutal stabbing at Gilgo Beach, Suffolk County prosecutors announced.
Ruben Guanipa Ramirez is accused of luring an acquaintance to the remote shoreline and attacking him with a knife, leaving the victim with multiple wounds. He was arraigned March 31 in Suffolk County Supreme Court on charges of attempted murder in the second degree and assault in the second degree.
According to District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney, Ramirez allegedly picked up the victim at his home in Queens on Feb. 28, 2026. The two first traveled to Baldwin, where they played pool at a local hall, before making stops at Jones Beach and eventually Gilgo Beach.
Prosecutors said the attack occurred as the pair were walking back to Ramirez’s vehicle. Ramirez allegedly came up behind the victim, covered his mouth with a cloth and stabbed him in the left side. Authorities said he then attempted to slit the victim’s throat, cutting him across the neck during a struggle.
The victim suffered defensive wounds to his hands but managed to wrestle the knife away. Both men returned to the vehicle, but Ramirez exited, allowing the injured victim to flee. Disoriented and unfamiliar with the area, the victim called 911 and drove to a friend’s home in Queens, where police responded. He was later treated at a hospital.
Ramirez was arrested later that day while walking along the Long Island Expressway in Nassau County.
A search of his vehicle allegedly uncovered three knives—one believed to be bloodstained, along with rope, duct tape, gloves, blankets, plastic drop cloths and a large wheeled bag, raising concerns among investigators about the defendant’s intent.
“The evidence recovered from his vehicle raises serious questions about what he intended that night,” Tierney said.
Ramirez is being held on bail and faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted. He is scheduled to return to court on April 29.