On Thursday, April 23, 2015, at 6:20 p.m., the victim, a 21-year-old female, was giving a presentation at City College, located at 160 Convent Avenue, within the confines of the 26 Precinct, when the suspect interrupted and demanded to see her. The victim went outside into the hallway where the two became involved in an argument which resulted in the suspect punching the victim about the body and face.
At this time, the suspect removed the victim’s purse containing cash, her keys, cell phone, identification, bank cards and gift cards and then fled the scene. 911 was called and a canvass was conducted for the suspect which was met with negative results.
Detectives arrived on the scene shortly after and began to conduct an investigation. The victim identified the suspect as a 22-year-old male who the she knew. Detectives were able to determine that the suspect was staying at 538 East 6 Street in Manhattan.
On Saturday, April 25, 2015, at 1:48 p.m., two detectives responded to the East 6 Street address and while they approached a sixth floor apartment, the suspect fled out a window and down the fire escape. The two detectives ran down the steps of the building and confronted the suspect in the lobby area. There, a violent struggle ensued between the suspect and the two detectives.
During the five minute long fight, the suspect was able to grab hold of a police radio. Armed with the radio, he began to strike both detectives in the head causing lacerations and abrasions to both of the detectives’ heads. During the beating, one detective drew his firearm and fired once, striking the suspect in the torso.
EMS responded and transported the suspect to Beth Israel Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The two detectives were taken to Bellevue Hospital, both with bruising and lacerations to the head and one with a dislocated shoulder. They are both listed in stable condition. Identity of the suspect is pending proper family notification. The investigation is ongoing.
