NEW YORK – At least four cameras captured a chaotic scene in a New York City park, when a 14-year-old boy was held at gunpoint and beaten during a violent robbery.
The attack occurred in Brooklyn Bridge Park on the night of June 4, near Pier Two, a popular venue for basketball and other sports. Video footage showed the crowd surrounding the victim, who was pushed to the ground and beaten.
While on the ground in a wooded area, behind some large rocks, a suspect can be seen on camera pointing a gun at the teen’s head. The victim had his phone, debit card, ID card, even his hat and slippers stolen.
With all the video footage, not a single person is seen stepping in to help the boy, who later refused medical attention. Police believe that at least some of the group members knew the young victim.
News of the violent and terrifying robbery left some in the area shaken, adding to that concern that it wasn’t the only recent attack. Our sister network NBC New York learned that there were two more on Tuesday night.
One victim said by phone that the same men seen in the video jumped out of the bushes at him. One showed a gun and stole his cell phone and $700.
Some are now reconsidering coming to the park alone.
No arrests have yet been made, and an investigation is ongoing.
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