A trip to a Williamsbridge bodega ended in violence Saturday when, according to police, a 69-year-old woman was struck in the head with a cane inside a White Plains Road shop and sent to the hospital with a forehead wound. The attack has left nearby residents and store owners rattled while investigators hunt for the suspect.
What Police Say
According to News 12 The Bronx, investigators say the woman was approached and hit with a cane inside the bodega on Saturday. She suffered a wound to her forehead and was hospitalized for treatment, the outlet reports.
Police told the station the woman is not a store employee and urged anyone who saw what happened, or who recognizes the assailant, to contact authorities.
How To Help
Police are asking anyone with information about the assault to call the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS. Per the NYPD, tips can also be submitted online or by texting CRIMES and entering TIP577. Calls are confidential.
Neighborhood Context
The attack is the latest violent incident along the Williamsbridge commercial strip, where safety has become a growing concern for workers and shoppers alike. A separate report by News 12 The Bronx detailed a fatal shooting at 3700 White Plains Road in another case, and shopkeepers in the area have pushed for increased patrols and tighter security around local stores.
