NYPD Hate Crimes Unit Investigating Union Square Attack

[hrmjustin]

NYPD's Hate Crimes unit is investigating after a man allegedly declared he would attack the first white person he came across, then punched and knocked out a 69-year-old man in Union Square Wednesday.

LaShawn Marten, 31, of Morningside Heights, is accused of attacking three people in the busy plaza Wednesday afternoon, according to the NYPD. Police said the suspect, who is black, punched the 69-year-old white man in the face, causing serious injuries. The suspect then punched a 48-year-old person and an 18-year-old person.

The 69-year-old victim was being treated for critical injuries at Bellevue Hospital, police said.

The police department’s hate crimes task force is investigating the case, according to Police Commissioner Ray Kelly.

http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/NYPD-Hate-Crimes-Unit-Investigating-Union-Square-Attack-Police-Commissioner-222759461.html

[madaboutharry]

1. Psycho

I hope he goes to prison for a long time.

[hrmjustin]

2. I hope so as well.

The guy is still in the hospital. It is scary because i am there often.

[NaturalHigh]

3. Disgusting.

[hrmjustin]

4. Yep!