A 29-year-old man was punched and kicked repeatedly after a verbal dispute turned violent in front of 330 48th Street late on Saturday, September 26, and the attacker is still on the loose nearly three weeks later. NYPD Crime Stoppers says the unidentified assailant approached the victim around 11:54 pm, engaged him in an argument, struck him multiple times about the body, and then fled on foot to parts unknown.
According to NYPD Crime Stoppers
, EMS responded to the scene and transported the victim to NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn. The facility operates a certified Level 1 Trauma Center with round-the-clock critical care surgical coverage, according to
NYU Langone Health
, which notes the hospital was previously known as Lutheran Medical Center before joining the NYU Langone system. Investigators have not announced a description of the suspect or disclosed the victim's current condition.
Reward Offered Through Crime Stoppers Hotline
NYPD Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $3,500 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in the case, and anyone with details can submit tips anonymously by messaging @NYPDTips or calling 1-800-577-TIPS. The program began in 1983, and the New York City Police Foundation administers it.
Depending on the severity of the victim's injuries, the suspect could face third-degree assault, a Class A misdemeanor carrying up to 364 days in jail under New York Penal Law, or second-degree assault, a felony that may apply under several statutory pathways, including cases involving serious physical injury, according to the Daeryun Law. New York law defines physical injury broadly enough to include impairment of physical condition or substantial pain, the firm notes.
The 72nd Precinct fields roughly 160 to 170 uniformed officers, according to City Limits.
For now, the man who attacked the 29-year-old victim on 48th Street remains unidentified, and investigators are counting on tips from the public to move the case forward.
