Alleged Anti-LGBTQ Attack in Brooklyn
A 35-year-old woman was allegedly approached by an individual making anti-LGBTQ+ remarks in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn.
The incident occurred on October 5, at approximately 3 p.m., on the corner of New Lots Ave. The individual then allegedly hit the woman in the arm with a chair, causing minor injuries.
- The suspect fled the scene in a white Jeep Compass, traveling west on New Lots Avenue.
- The incident is being investigated by the NYPD’s Hate Crime Task Force.
As of October 14, there have been no updates on the alleged incident, according to an NYPD spokesperson.
No medical attention was received by the victim.
Author's summary: A woman was hit with a chair in an alleged anti-LGBTQ attack in Brooklyn.