MANHATTAN, NY – A Sunday night dispute on a quiet East Harlem block turned violent when a man was struck with a metal pipe.
Around 9:56 p.m. on August 3, a 67-year-old man was standing in front of 315 Pleasant Avenue when an unidentified man approached him. After a verbal exchange, the suspect allegedly struck the victim in the head and back with a metal pipe before fleeing south on Pleasant Avenue.
The victim sustained minor injuries and was transported by EMS to NYC Health and Hospitals/Metropolitan, where he was listed in stable condition.
The suspect is described as a male with a light complexion and medium build, standing between 5 feet 10 inches and 6 feet 1 inch tall. He was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, gray sweatpants and black sneakers.
Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect, and an image from surveillance footage has been released.
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Key Points
- A 67-year-old man was attacked with a metal pipe during a dispute in East Harlem.
- The suspect fled on foot southbound on Pleasant Avenue.
- Police released an image of the wanted man and are seeking tips from the public.