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Predawn Stairwell Beatdown In Northern Manhattan, Cops Hunt Attacker

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Published on March 12, 2026
Predawn Stairwell Beatdown In Northern Manhattan, Cops Hunt AttackerSource: X/NYPD Crime Stoppers

Police are searching for a suspect accused of brutally attacking a 32-year-old man inside a northern Manhattan apartment building early Wednesday, leaving the victim injured after he was sent tumbling down several flights of stairs.

The assault unfolded around 6:23 a.m. on March 11 inside a building at 6 West 190 Street, according to authorities. Investigators say the attacker grabbed the victim, shoved him down multiple flights of stairs, then punched and kicked him and hit him in the face with an unknown object.

Police Release Images, Ask For Tips

In a wanted bulletin posted to X, investigators shared still images and a short description of the person they are trying to track down. According to NYPD Crime Stoppers, the suspect walked up to the 32-year-old inside the building, forced him down several flights of stairs, then continued the attack by punching, kicking and striking him in the face with an unknown object.

How To Help

No arrests have been announced, and detectives are urging residents in and around the building to check any door-cam or phone footage from that morning for clues. Tips can be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-577-TIPS or through the program's online and social channels. The Crime Stoppers program partners with the New York City Police Foundation and may offer rewards of up to $3,500 for tips that lead to an arrest and indictment, per the New York City Police Foundation.

Neighbors Urged To Check Footage

In similar recent cases, detectives have credited neighbors and doorbell-camera video with helping pin down suspects and timelines. Hoodline has reported that investigators frequently ask residents to save any security-camera recordings from around the time of an attack, since those clips can be critical for follow-up work.

Anyone who recognizes the person seen in the released images, or who has video from around 6:23 a.m. on March 11 near 6 West 190 Street, is asked to contact Crime Stoppers with information that could assist the investigation.