NEW YORK, NY- A 15-year-old Orthodox Jewish boy dressed in traditional religious clothing had eggs thrown at him by multiple suspects in Brooklyn Monday afternoon. Police said the suspects targeted the Jewish teen and shouted anti-semitic slurs at him before throwing multiple eggs.
The incident happened at around 1:05 pm near 1301 East 18th Street in Brooklyn. Police said the suspects fled the area after the attack. Police are now investigating this incident as a possible hate crime and anti-semitic attack.
No arrests have been made and no charges have been filed at this time.
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