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Man in Critical Condition After Being Punched Near Queens Plaza

Aug. 6, 2018 By Tara Law

Police have released a photo and video of a suspect who allegedly punched a 35-year-old man in the face early Sunday near Queens Plaza.

The male suspect got into a confrontation with the victim at around 1:15 a.m. near 41-10 29th St., police say.

The suspect punched the 35-year-old man in the face, sending the victim crashing to the pavement. The victim knocked his head against the pavement and was left unconscious.

The suspect then got into a white sport utility vehicle and drove north on 29th Street. 

Emergency responders rushed the victim to a local hospital, where he is now in critical condition.

The suspect is described as a bald, dark-skinned man. He was last seen wearing a light-colored long sleeved shirt and jeans.

Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).