Suspect Arrested After Unprovoked Assault in Crown Heights

A man was arrested Friday afternoon after assaulting an unsuspecting victim in Crown Heights.

A man was arrested Friday afternoon after assaulting an unsuspecting victim in Crown Heights.

The incident occurred at approximately 4:30PM near Kingston Ave and Empire Boulevard when the suspect elbowed an unsuspecting victim in the chest, causing injury. Crown Heights Shmira located him and NYPD officers detained him near Eastern Parkway, but he was released at first.

Shmira then obtained footage of the assault and tracked him to Throop Ave and Fulton Street, where officers took him into custody.

Please be aware of your surroundings. In case of an emergency, call 911 and Shmira 24/7 at 718-221-0303.

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