BROOKLYN, NY—The New York City Police Department has made an arrest in connection with the hate crime assault that occurred on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at around 9:00 PM on a public sidewalk in front of 173 Franklin Avenue, within the 79th Precinct. A 12-year-old boy has been taken into custody under charges of third-degree assault as a hate crime and second-degree aggravated harassment as a hate crime.
The incident involved two victims, a 13-year-old male and an 11-year-old male, who were reportedly playing when the suspect initially passed them on a bicycle, made a derogatory remark, returned, and then physically assaulted them. The suspect allegedly pushed the 13-year-old to the ground and kicked and punched the 11-year-old in the back before fleeing the scene.
Both victims were treated by EMS at the scene and released.
