Brooklyn Incident: Orange BMW Driver Escapes After Assaulting Traffic Agent!
Police are searching for a man accused of attacking an on-duty NYPD traffic enforcement agent in Brooklyn on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. near Avenue U and East 8th Street in the Homecrest neighborhood.
Officials reported that the victim, a 57-year-old traffic enforcement agent, was in uniform and performing his duties when the suspect approached him. The suspect, who was driving an orange BMW, confronted the agent over a summons that had recently been issued to his vehicle.
The verbal confrontation escalated as the suspect became violent, repeatedly striking the agent in the face. After the attack, the suspect fled the scene in the orange BMW, heading to an unknown location.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to the scene and transported the injured agent to NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health. The victim, who suffered pain and swelling to his face and lips, is reported to be in stable condition.
Authorities are asking anyone with information about the suspect or his location to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Tips can remain anonymous, and assistance from the public could help bring the suspect to justice.
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