Updated Wednesday, June 25, 11:15 a.m.
A 56-year-old man who was punched in the face in Woodside by a stranger on Saturday has died, according to police.
The victim, identified as Roberto Martires, was on Roosevelt Avenue near 69th Street just after midnight Saturday when the suspect slugged him, cops said.
The assault, which happened only a few blocks from Martires’ home, was seemingly unprovoked, according to police.
Martires was taken Elmhurst Hospital in critical condition, where he died Tuesday, officials said.
According to published reports, Martires’ attacker asked if he was Filipino, then punched him, causing him to hit his head on the pavement.
Cops are looking for a man to question in connection to the assault, and describe him as Hispanic, in his mid twenties and with facial hair.
On Monday, police released a photo of the suspect, who was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, blue jeans and a dark colored baseball cap.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website or can text their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.
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