The suspects are still being sought by police after an incident that occurred on Tuesday at approximately 2 p.m. in Lower Manhattan.
In a statement given to CBS New York, the family of the victim expressed their gratitude towards the quick-thinking and brave actions of the passersby and community members. They believe that their shouts and intervention helped scare off the perpetrator and prompt a timely call for help, which ultimately averted potentially more severe consequences.
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According to Jenny Yu, a neighbor, she witnessed the victim after the incident occurred.
Yu recounted the moment when the ambulance arrived, stating that he asked the injured individual how they were feeling, to which they responded with a statement indicating that they were in significant pain.
According to Jenna DeAngelis from CBS New York, the woman was assaulted while leaving work and was only a few doors away when the incident took place.
DeAngelis’ sister shared that her sibling works at a daycare center. During their conversation, they communicated through a translator.
According to the translator, she is experiencing stress and physical pain.
According to her, the video clearly shows visible bruises on both the leg and head of the 58-year-old mother.
According to her family, she is recuperating at home but requires assistance with day-to-day tasks.
The translator conveyed that the sister was feeling extremely frightened.
According to her, the victim is now frightened to return to work following the incident.
According to the translator, the sister is feeling uneasy and hopes that the police can work towards creating a more peaceful society.
The family has released a statement expressing their gratitude towards the community members who intervened and scared off the attackers. They acknowledged that the senseless act of violence has left them deeply saddened and they strongly believe that sharing the victim’s story is crucial to raise awareness and seek justice.
Authorities are currently conducting a search to apprehend the individuals responsible for the incident.
