Violent Attack at Queens Pool Hall Leaves Two Victims Injured
A brutal attack took place at the Tian Yi pool hall in Queens, where a four-member mugging crew assaulted two individuals on the night of February 22nd. The suspects, armed with a hammer, demanded the victims to get on the floor before attacking them.
The older victim, a 40-year-old man, was struck on the head with the hammer and robbed of approximately $1,000 from his jacket pocket. The younger victim, a 16-year-old boy, was punched in the face and pushed to the ground during the ordeal.
Following the attack, the older victim was taken to New York Presbyterian Queens Hospital for treatment, where he remains in stable condition. The younger victim received medical attention at the scene for minor injuries.
Authorities are unsure if the victims were employees of the pool hall. The suspects, captured in surveillance footage, fled the scene heading east on Northern Boulevard.
Descriptions of the suspects include individuals with light complexions and slim builds. The first attacker wore a black jacket, pants, eyeglasses, and shoes, while the second suspect donned a black hooded sweatshirt, gold jacket, and black pants and boots.
The third assailant was seen wearing a black jacket with white fur on the hood, dark blue jeans, and black boots. The fourth suspect, with a dark complexion, wore a black jacket and shirt.
Police are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be submitted online at the Crime Stoppers website or through @NYPDTips on social media platforms.
