NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department is actively seeking public assistance in locating an individual involved in an assault incident.
The event occurred on Sunday, August 6, at around 3:55 a.m. at the intersection of Jerome Avenue and East Bedford Park Boulevard.
The victim, a 32-year-old male working as a food vendor, entered into a verbal dispute with an unknown person. This disagreement escalated into a physical altercation, during which the vendor was slashed several times on his arms and back.
The suspect was last seen heading north on Jerome Avenue, driving a dark-colored vehicle. The injured vendor was taken to Saint Barnabas Hospital and is currently in stable condition.
The suspect is described as a male, around 6’ in height, having a dark complexion, and of medium build. He was seen wearing a black hat, a dark hooded sweatshirt, dark pants, and black sneakers.
