Police are hunting for a man accused of turning a metal bracelet into a makeshift weapon during a late-night fight in a Queens apartment, leaving a 22-year-old with a bloody head wound before slipping away into the night.
According to NYPD Crime Stoppers on Facebook, the assault unfolded around 10:50 p.m. Tuesday inside an apartment near 89 Avenue and 118 Street, within the 102nd Precinct. Police say the suspect wrapped a metal bracelet around his fist and punched the 22-year-old, causing a laceration to the victim’s head. By the time officers arrived, the attacker was gone.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers. Tipsters can call 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), use the Spanish line at 1-888-57-PISTA (74782), or submit an anonymous tip online through NYPD Crime Stoppers. Those whose information leads to an arrest and indictment may be eligible for a cash reward, and the program keeps callers anonymous.
Where the case falls
The incident sits in the NYPD’s 102nd Precinct. The station house for that command is listed on NYC.gov at 87-34 118th Street in Richmond Hill. Detectives from the precinct are handling follow-up, including canvassing nearby buildings and reviewing surveillance footage that might have captured the suspect entering or leaving the area.
Why tips matter
NYPD Crime Stoppers notes that tips leading to an arrest and indictment can earn rewards of up to $3,500, with anonymity guaranteed for those who come forward. Investigators say community video, cell phone clips, and eyewitness accounts have been crucial in other recent cases, often providing the break detectives need when there are no immediate arrests.
Local context
This alert is the latest in a steady stream of Crime Stoppers posts in recent weeks seeking help to identify suspects in Queens and across the city, a trend Hoodline has been covering this trend. Those bulletins typically include short case summaries and still images from video, and they often urge residents to check building cameras and personal footage for anything that might help.
Status of the investigation
The Crime Stoppers post does not list any charges at this time, according to NYPD Crime Stoppers on Facebook. Police say detectives are actively investigating and will present their findings to the Queens district attorney’s office as the case develops. Anyone who was in the building or nearby that night, or who has surveillance or phone video from the area around the time of the assault, is asked to keep that footage and contact Crime Stoppers or the 102nd Precinct.
