NYPD: Teens Punch Woman, 67, in the Face in the Bronx; Knock out Man

Jack Phillips
10/9/2018
Updated:
10/9/2018

The New York City Police Department posted security footage of teens attacking a man in the Bronx. They later punched a 67-year-old woman who witnessed the attack.

The NYPD said that there is a $2,500 reward for information regarding the assault, which occurred at White Plains Road and Gleason Ave, at 1 a.m. on Oct. 7.
According to Pix11, the man who was attacked in the surveillance footage tried to fight off the teens. However, the man, 33, got knocked out.

The teens punched a 67-year-old woman who yelled at the teens. They punched her in the face, breaking her eye socket.

The 33-year-old man woke up several minutes later and went to the deli for help.

A family member told Pix11 that the 67-year-old is fine.

Both of the teens are believed to be 16 to 19 years old. One of the suspects was seen wearing a black and gray du-rag, a black and gray sweater, blue jeans, and black and white sneakers. The other assailant was seen with short braids, wearing a hooded blue sweatshirt with the word “USA” on the front, black sweatpants, and white sneakers.

Other details about the assault are not clear.

The NYPD said anyone with information should call 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). They can also visit NYPD Crime Stoppers, or they can text 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577.
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter with 15 years experience who started as a local New York City reporter. Having joined The Epoch Times' news team in 2009, Jack was born and raised near Modesto in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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