UPDATE: Authorities are urgently searching for a suspect who violently punched a 68-year-old man in Brooklyn earlier this month. The brutal attack occurred at approximately 11 a.m. on December 7, right outside 315 58th St. in the Sunset Park neighborhood, police report.
According to law enforcement sources, the victim was engaged in a verbal dispute with the assailant just before the attack unfolded. Witnesses say the perpetrator threw a punch that struck the senior in the face, causing visible pain and redness. Fortunately, the victim declined medical attention but is left shaken by the incident.
Police have released surveillance footage showing the suspect, who was last seen wearing a large black hooded coat and pushing a bicycle. Detectives from the 72nd Precinct are now appealing to the public for assistance.
Authorities urge anyone with information about the suspect to come forward. You can contact Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). Tips can also be submitted online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or via social media on X (formerly Twitter) at @NYPDTips. All communications will remain confidential.
This incident highlights a troubling trend of violence against vulnerable community members, underscoring the urgent need for public vigilance. As police continue their investigation, the community is left to grapple with the implications of this alarming event.
Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.
