Bronx, NY — A 31-year-old woman was hit in the head with a bottle during a street assault in the Bronx, leaving her injured as the attacker fled on foot, according to the NYPD. The incident happened early Sunday, April 5, outside 1258 Shakespeare Avenue in the Highbridge section.
Police say the assault began as a verbal dispute around 1:05 a.m. before escalating into violence.
Dispute turns violent on residential street
According to an NYPD Crimestoppers alert, the unidentified individual approached the victim and engaged in an argument that quickly turned physical. During the altercation, the suspect struck the woman in the head with a bottle.
The force of the blow caused injuries, though officials have not released details about the severity or whether the victim required hospitalization.
After the attack, the suspect fled southbound on Shakespeare Avenue and remains at large.
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Key Points
• 31-year-old woman struck in head with bottle during Bronx assault
• Attack occurred outside 1258 Shakespeare Avenue around 1:05 a.m.
• Suspect fled on foot; NYPD seeking public’s help
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NYPD searching for suspect
The case is being investigated within the 44th Precinct, and detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual responsible.
Authorities have not released a description of the suspect but say images were included in the Crimestoppers alert as part of the effort to generate leads.
Ongoing investigation
Incidents involving improvised weapons like bottles can cause serious injury, particularly when aimed at the head. Police continue to review evidence and seek witnesses who may have seen the altercation or the suspect fleeing the area.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the NYPD Crimestoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, in Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted online or via X @NYPDTips, with all information kept confidential.
What happens next
The suspect remains unidentified, and no arrests have been made. The investigation is ongoing as police work to locate the individual involved in the assault.