A verbal argument on a Brooklyn street turned violent when a man allegedly grabbed a scooter and repeatedly struck a 68-year-old victim in the head before fleeing, police said.
NEW YORK, N.Y. — The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect accused of attacking a 68-year-old man with a Razor scooter in Brooklyn.
According to the NYPD, the assault occurred at approximately 9:30 p.m. on July 8 in front of 1344 Lincoln Place.
Police said the victim and an unidentified individual became involved in a verbal dispute.
During the confrontation, the suspect allegedly grabbed a Razor scooter and struck the 68-year-old man multiple times in the head.
The suspect then fled on foot, traveling west on Lincoln Place toward Schenectady Avenue.
Police have not released information about the victim’s condition.
Anyone with information about the suspect or the incident is asked to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be submitted online through the Crime Stoppers website or via X at @NYPDTips.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Key Points
- NYPD is searching for a suspect accused of assaulting a 68-year-old man in Brooklyn.
- Police said the suspect repeatedly struck the victim in the head with a Razor scooter.
- The suspect fled on foot toward Schenectady Avenue after the attack.
