NEW YORK, NY – An assault occurred on an MTA bus on Tuesday, involving a 17-year-old male victim and four assailants who initiated a confrontation. The incident escalated when the assailants displayed a firearm and physically attacked the victim, striking him in the head. The attack occurred at around 10:50 PM.
Following the assault, the suspects fled on foot heading east on 34th Street. The victim was promptly attended by emergency services and transported to Lenox Health Greenwich Village, where he was reported to be in stable condition.
The authorities are currently seeking four male individuals connected to the incident. Two of the suspects are described as having light complexions, and the other two have dark complexions. The police are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist with the ongoing investigation.