A 31-year-old Boston man, Abraham Galindo, is currently facing serious charges after a violent episode in June where two senior citizens were assaulted, according to Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden. The Suffolk District Attorney's Office detailed that Galindo has been charged with assault and battery on a person over 60 or disabled with serious injury, and assault and battery on a police officer. These charges stem from an incident reported on June 7, around 4:48 p.m., when Boston police were called to the scene at 131 Clarendon Street for an ongoing assault.
Judge Steven Kim has since released Galindo on personal recognizance, ruling he must to remain under the care of a psychiatrist and on his medication. The conditions of the release come ahead of Galindo's next court appearance, a pre-trial hearing set for September 18. The attack, confirmed by security camera footage from the Clarendon Garage, shows Galindo unprovokedly colliding with an 80-year-old woman, as well as assaulting a 78-year-old man who tried to intervene.
During the altercation, the 80-year-old female victim was pushed to the ground and punched multiple times, resulting in a fractured patella, fractured ribs, and extensive bruising. She later told officers, "I'm lucky to be alive. He almost beat me to death," as reported by the Suffolk District Attorney's Office. The second victim, a 78-year-old male, was also assaulted by Galindo, who grabbed and shook him aggressively. Both victims were given medical aid, with the female victim transported to Brigham and Women’s Hospital for treatment.
Subsequent to the assaults, Galindo struck a police officer in the face with a closed fist while being restrained, leading to his additional charge. Concerns about Galindo's mental state prompted his transport to Boston Medical Center for psychiatric evaluation, where he remained hospitalized until just days before his arraignment. "The facts here indicate possible mental health issues with the defendant, which will be dealt with appropriately as the case moves forward," Hayden said, stressing the support that will be provided to the victims throughout the court process. The district attorney also expressed gratitude for the Good Samaritan who intervened possibly preventing further injury. Galindo is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, as per Suffolk Districk Attorney's Office.
