A brute in Brooklyn allegedly pummeled a traffic agent on Wednesday after receiving a summons on his BMW, police said.
According to law enforcement sources, the incident occurred on Nov. 20 at around 9:30 a.m. at the intersection of Avenue U and E. Eighth Street in Sheepshead Bay.
Leading up to the attack, the 57-year-old victim, an NYPD traffic enforcement agent, was on duty when the suspect approached him in an orange BMW, police said. The driver then got out of the car and began arguing with the agent, who was in full uniform, over a summons that had previously been issued to his vehicle.
The scene turned violent when the suspect punched the agent repeatedly in the face, according to authorities. He then fled the scene in the BMW to parts unknown before officers from the 61st Precinct arrived.
Meanwhile, the victim suffered pain and swelling to his face and lips. EMS responded and brought him to NYC Health and Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health in stable condition.
Police on Thursday released surveillance photos of the suspect and the getaway vehicle. The photos show him wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black pants.
So far, no arrests have been made, but the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding the incident or the suspect’s whereabouts can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
