Assault on East 111 Street Sparks Hate Crime Investigation

December 12, 2023
Assault on East 111 Street Sparks Hate Crime Investigation

NEW YORK, NY – Police received a report of an assault on Saturday, November 4, at around 11:50 PM in front of 132 East 111 Street. The victim, a 43-year-old male, encountered an aggressor who directed anti-Hispanic statements at him before striking him in the head. Following the attack, the assailant fled. The victim sought treatment at a local hospital.

The New York Police Department’s Hate Crime Task Force has taken charge of the investigation. Further details on the incident or the suspect remain undisclosed. The NYPD urges anyone with information to come forward.

Assault on East 111 Street Sparks Hate Crime Investigation