Man wanted after punching 22-year-old during dispute inside coney island business

Man Wanted After Punching 22-Year-Old During Dispute Inside Coney Island Business

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March 5, 2026

Police say the suspect struck the victim in the face after a verbal argument inside a Mermaid Avenue commercial location.

Brooklyn, NY – A heated argument inside a Coney Island business quickly turned violent Saturday afternoon when a man punched a 22-year-old in the face before leaving the scene, according to the NYPD.


Key Points

• A verbal dispute escalated into an assault inside a Mermaid Avenue business
• A 22-year-old man was punched in the face during the confrontation
• Police are searching for the unidentified suspect


The incident happened Saturday at approximately 1:43 p.m. inside a commercial establishment located at 3015 Mermaid Avenue in Coney Island.

Police said the unidentified man became involved in a verbal dispute with the 22-year-old victim while inside the location.

Argument escalates into assault

During the confrontation, the suspect allegedly punched the victim in the face, escalating the dispute into a physical assault.

Authorities did not immediately release details about the victim’s medical condition or whether he required hospital treatment.

Police seek help identifying suspect

The suspect fled the location following the assault and remains unidentified.

The NYPD is asking anyone with information about the individual or the incident to contact Crime Stoppers.

Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), messaging @NYPDTips on X, or submitting information online. All tips are confidential.


Tags: brooklyn crime, nypd, coney island

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