URGENT UPDATE: Authorities in Brooklyn are actively searching for a suspect who brutally punched a 68-year-old man in a shocking attack earlier this month. The incident occurred on December 7, 2023, around 11 a.m., just outside 315 58th St. in the Sunset Park neighborhood.
Police sources reveal that the assault followed a verbal dispute between the victim and the assailant. Moments before the attack, the two exchanged words, leading to the suspect delivering a vicious punch that struck the senior’s face. The perpetrator quickly fled the scene, leaving the victim in pain with visible redness but he declined medical assistance.
Surveillance footage captured the suspect, described as wearing a large black hooded coat and pushing a bicycle, prompting police to release the video in hopes of identifying him. Law enforcement is urging anyone with information about the suspect’s identity or whereabouts to come forward immediately.
Authorities are especially keen on gathering tips as they seek to hold the assailant accountable for this unprovoked attack. Individuals can contact Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA) or submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org. All communications will remain confidential.
This violent act has left the local community shaken, emphasizing the need for vigilance and support for vulnerable individuals. As police ramp up their efforts to locate the suspect, residents are reminded to stay alert and report any suspicious activity.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops. The safety of the community depends on collective awareness and action.
