Elderly Man Rushed to Hospital After Suffering Head Injuries in Attack

Elderly Man Rushed to Hospital After Suffering Head Injuries in Attack

NEW YORK CITY, NY – An unidentified male attacked a 76-year-old man with a rock in front of 104-27 37 Drive in the 115th Precinct on Monday morning, according to police reports.

The assault occurred at approximately 9:45 a.m. The attacker struck the elderly man in the head before fleeing the scene on foot. The victim was subsequently taken to Elmhurst General Hospital, where he is in stable condition.

Authorities have released media of the assailant, available at the DCPI, in hopes of identifying him.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted online at the Crime Stoppers website or on Twitter @NYPDTips.