QUEENS, NY – A 31-year-old male was assaulted in what the NYPD is investigating as a hate crime on August 27, in front of 79-01 Roosevelt Avenue. The assailants used anti-LGBTQIA+ language before physically attacking the victim.
The incident occurred at around midnight.
The victim suffered lacerations and swelling to the face and body and was taken to NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst in stable condition.
Media depicting the individuals is available at DCPI. The NYPD’s Hate Crime Task Force is investigating this incident.
Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted online at the CrimeStoppers website or on Twitter @NYPDTips.
All calls will be kept confidential.