Police are looking for three suspects who allegedly attacked a man in Midtown Manhattan with a gel water gun before beating him last week.
Law enforcement sources said the incident unfolded on Monday, May 20, at approximately 8:15 a.m. when a 47-year-old man was struck with a gel water gun from behind while walking in front of the U Hotel at 373 Fifth Ave.
When the victim approached the trigger-happy trio who used the gel shooter — which is similar to a toy gun that shoots water beads — the suspects then collectively began kicking and punching him multiple times throughout his body, police said.
After the beatdown, the perps fled on Citi Bikes northbound along Fifth Avenue before police from the Midtown South Precinct arrived.
The victim did not know his attackers, police said. He sustained minor injuries as a result of the assault. EMS brought him to NYC Health and Hospitals/Bellevue in stable condition.
No arrests have been made and the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with any information regarding the incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish speakers, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at nypdcrimestoppers.com or on Twitter @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
