BROOKLYN, NY – A 38-year-old man was hospitalized in critical but stable condition after police say a woman doused him with hot cooking oil during an early morning assault in East Flatbush.
The attack occurred around 5:20 a.m. Wednesday near East 94th Street and Winthrop Street, according to investigators.
Authorities said the woman fled the scene on foot and remains at large.
Key Points
- A 38-year-old man suffered severe burns after being attacked with hot cooking oil in Brooklyn.
- The woman suspected of the assault fled on foot and has not been located.
- Police released a description of the suspect and are seeking the public’s help.
Victim suffered extensive burns
Police said the victim sustained serious burns to his chest, arms, and legs when the woman poured the boiling oil onto him during an apparent dispute. Emergency responders arrived within minutes and transported him to Staten Island University Hospital North Campus, where he remains in critical but stable condition.
Police release suspect description
The suspect is described as a woman with a dark complexion, approximately 30 years old, of medium build, with long black hair styled in braids. She was last seen wearing black pants with white lettering on the left leg, a black shirt, and black sneakers.
Investigation ongoing
Detectives from the NYPD are investigating the circumstances leading up to the attack and are reviewing surveillance footage from nearby buildings. Anyone with information about the suspect’s identity or whereabouts is urged to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS. All calls are confidential.