Asian Hate Crimes: Woman, 65, Attacked Physically, Security Guard Shuts Door on Her
An elderly Asian woman walking through Hell’s Kitchen was attacked in an unprovoked assault caught on video — the latest in a spike of anti-Asian violence — and a callous security guard closed the door of a nearby building instead of helping her, cops said.
The 65-year-old woman was walking to church along W. 43rd St. near Ninth Ave. about 11:40 a.m. when a man rushed up to her and kicked her in the stomach, knocking her to the ground, police sources said.
“F--- you. You don’t belong here,” he said, according to police.
“This is a heinous attack on a 65 year old Asian lady that occurred this morning in front of 360 west 43rd street,” the NYPD’s Asian Hate Crimes Task Force tweeted. “The cold hearted building security guard not only failed to render aid, he closed the door on the victim.”
A building staff member, who didn’t give his name, described the man as “the morning guy. I can’t believe he did that. It’s crazy.”
The staff at nearby buildings told the Daily News they recognized the suspect as an apparently homeless man who wanders the neighborhood and hangs out at a nearby park.
WANTED in connection to an assault. On Monday, March 29th at 11:40 AM, at 360 West 43rd St, a female, 65, was approached by an unidentified male who punched and kicked her about the body and made anti-Asian statements. Have Info? Call or DM 1-800-577-TIPS. Up to $2500 reward.
