What police described as an assault occurred during a B42 bus ride in Brooklyn when a 74-year-old man was punched following a verbal dispute with two women. The New York City Police Department said the incident happened around 4:20 p.m. last Friday near East 88th Street and Flatlands Avenue. Authorities are asking the public for assistance in identifying the individuals involved.
Police Share Photos, Public Asked To Weigh In
In a social media post on NYPD Crimestoppers, investigators say the two women got into a verbal dispute with the victim while on the B42 bus. Police allege that during the argument, one of the women stepped in closer and hit the man in the face with a closed fist.
The alert includes photos of the two unidentified women and urges anyone who recognizes them to get in touch. The post lists the NYPD tipline and the @NYPDTips social account as ways to submit information. Police have not released the names of any suspects or the man, and they have not provided details on the victim's condition.
Transit Safety Back In The Spotlight
Violence on city buses has been a recurring flashpoint, particularly in Brooklyn, even as officials spar over what the numbers really say about overall transit crime. Last year, amNewYork covered a separate case in which another elderly rider was assaulted on a Brooklyn bus. That report pointed to NYPD transit-crime data that showed both short-term spikes in certain incidents and year-to-date drops in major offenses, depending on the time frame.
How To Share A Tip
Anyone with information about the two women is asked to send a direct message to @NYPDTips or call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). According to NYPD Crime Stoppers, callers can remain anonymous, and rewards may be available if a tip leads to an arrest.
What Remains Unclear
As of today, the only public notice about the case appears to be the Crimestoppers post. We could not locate any additional news coverage, precinct press releases, or court records that would clarify the victim's medical status, identify any suspects, or confirm an arrest or charges. This story will be updated if officials release further information or if the published images help lead investigators to the women sought in the case.
