Assault in SoHo: Police Seek 5 Suspects
Attack on 70-Year-Old Man and Woman
A man and a woman, both in their 70s, were allegedly pushed to the ground by a group of five suspects near the Canal Street subway station in SoHo on October 23, 2024.
Details of the Attack
According to law enforcement sources, the incident occurred at around 2 p.m. in front of an apartment building at 255 Canal Street. The 75-year-old woman and 79-year-old man were walking on the busy corridor when a group of five suspects approached them and, without saying a word, knocked both victims to the ground in what police sources said was a random attack.
Investigation and Injuries
Immediately after shoving the victims, the five suspects fled the location on foot, eastbound on Canal Street, before police officers from the 5th Precinct arrived on the scene. The victims were taken to the hospital, with the woman suffering injuries to her head, neck, and torso, and the man suffering injuries to his back and left ankle.
Police Search for Suspects
Police have released photos of the suspects, who remain at large. All are described as having either slim or medium builds with a dark complexion. One suspect was last seen wearing a black and white baseball hat and a white T-shirt, while another was seen wearing a black T-shirt and blue jeans. A third suspect was wearing a white and gray T-shirt, gray jeans, and black sneakers; another suspect was seen in a black and red T-shirt and blue jeans; and the fifth suspect was seen wearing a navy blue T-shirt, gray sweatpants with red and black stripes, and blue sneakers.
No Arrests Made, Investigation Ongoing
So far, no arrests have been made, but the investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information regarding the incident can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA) or submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
FAQs
Q: What happened during the attack?
A: A group of five suspects allegedly pushed a 75-year-old woman and a 79-year-old man to the ground in a random attack.
Q: What were the injuries sustained by the victims?
A: The woman suffered injuries to her head, neck, and torso, while the man suffered injuries to his back and left ankle.
Q: Have any arrests been made?
A: No, no arrests have been made, but the investigation remains ongoing.
Q: How can I provide information about the incident?
A: You can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA) or submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips.
