According to the NYPD, a 26-year-old woman was walking on Sixth Street between Avenue A and First Avenue around 10:30 p.m. on April 9 when the suspect hit her in the back of her thigh.
The Post interviewed the victim, Amber Nguyen, who said she was walking with a group of friends when the assault occurred. The man did not say anything before the attack.WANTED-ASSAULT: On 4/9/24 @NYPD9PCT a female victim was walking in front of 433 East 6 Street when she was approached by an unknown individual who struck her in the leg with a hockey stick.
— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) April 18, 2024
Any info call us at 800-577-TIPS Reward up to $3,500 pic.twitter.com/hsOleIF5cu
After the hit, she and her friends reportedly followed the man, who was still carrying the hockey stick, for several blocks before he stopped and turned to the group saying, "I’m going to fuck you up!"
The group retreated into a restaurant and the suspect fled.
EMTs treated Nguyen, who was left with a bruise, at the scene.
Anyone with information that could help in the investigation is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). You may also submit tips online. All calls are strictly confidential.
They didn't call police immediately?
ReplyDeleteMaybe one of the group could have called 911 in the time they were following him for "several blocks"?
ReplyDelete"After the hit, she and her friends reportedly followed the man, who was still carrying the hockey stick, for several blocks before he stopped and turned to the group saying, "I’m going to fuck you up!" "
ReplyDeleteDon't do this, kids.
10:00am and 11:58am, neither the Post article nor the blog post mentioned or implied that the group didn't call 911 immediately. Don't assume.
ReplyDeleteAnd, having been in a similar situation not too long ago, I can tell you that when a suspect is on the move like that, it can be surprisingly difficult to convene to 911 where the suspect is located once they get to the part of the call where they actually ask you for that information. (I was astounded.) I'm not saying it was wise or safe for them to follow the suspect. But you know, ease up on the victim blaming.
@8:08pm: It's NOT "victim blaming" at all, but mentioning a relevant item. It appears that no one can confirm if anyone did or didn't call 911.
ReplyDeleteFWIW, if I were with enough people, and someone like this attacker said "I'm gonna fuck you up", I think I'd say "No you're not, b/c the police are right there" (pointing beyond him) or maybe "The police are waiting for you". The statement you say doesn't have to be true; it just has to startle him or throw him off his intention.
Sadly, we increasingly have to think of how to deflect and defend ourselves, now that the crazies own the streets.
I think that might be part of the point. If they didn’t call 911 isn’t it amazing that our first thought isn’t 911? Seinfeld episode when a car was stolen. “Did u call the police?” “No, what are they going to do?”
DeleteI once did that for someone who shoved me and they said they couldn’t do anything because they didn’t see it happen. True story. 30 something years ago.
A Few Thoughts
ReplyDeleteThis phrase "I'm gpnna fuck you up" IMHO comes quite often from fucked-up looking street men, it seems to be key to the lexicon of all/most street men.
Having myself fairly often been in some circumstance where a confrontation begins to occur (most recently at the corner of A and 7th), at my current age (73) I'm too old to get into it with the guy, I've had to scoot ASAP.
But when I was younger (and I don't recommend) I would foolishly try to take matters in my own hands. Very bad idea.
Good luck catching the Hocky Stick Man!
@Sarah "Don't do this, kids. "
ReplyDeleteDo do this, everyone.
If we don't stand up for ourselves, the city continues to fall into the hands of those who don't deserve it.
The line must be drawn HERE.