This morning Chief Rodney Harrison tweeted:
On June 12 at 3rd Avenue between 15th and 16th Street, this individual pushed a 92-year-old woman to the ground causing her to strike her head on a fire hydrant.
WATCH:
On June 12 at 3rd Avenue between 15th and 16th Street, this individual pushed a 92-year-old woman to the ground causing her to strike her head on a fire hydrant. pic.twitter.com/Nr2GaTiqm6
— Chief Rodney Harrison (@NYPDDetectives) June 16, 2020
According to the NY Post, “the woman tumbles hard to the ground — with the back of her head narrowly missing a fire hydrant.”
Harrison tweeted again, seeking tips.
The @NYPDnews is asking for the public’s assistance identifying the person responsible for this assault. Anyone with information in regard to his identity is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS (8477) or DM @NYPDTips pic.twitter.com/46tFuDE6e3
— Chief Rodney Harrison (@NYPDDetectives) June 16, 2020
3 hours later, Harrison shared that the suspect has now been apprehended.
***UPDATE***
This subject has been apprehended.— Chief Rodney Harrison (@NYPDDetectives) June 16, 2020
One Twitter user replied “I hope that people like that are held accountable and not just released to do other horrible things. Disgusting!”
I hope that people like that are held accountable and not just released to do other horrible things. Disgusting!
— Tish Snider (@LatishaMSnider) June 16, 2020