Elderly Man Struck in Head with Rock in Random Attack

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Police are searching for this man in connection with a rock attack in Queens. -Photo by NYPD


By Dan Gesslein 

Queens Voice

September 5, 2023


QUEENS - An elderly man is recovering after being struck in the head with a rock by a stranger in a random attack in Queens.


At around 9:45 am on September 4, a 76-year-old was walking near 104-27 37 Drive in New Corona, Queens.



A young man walked up to the senior and struck him in the head with a rock. The attacker then ran away.



EMS transported the victim to Elmhurst General Hospital where he was listed in stable condition.


The suspect is described as a male with a medium complexion and medium build. He has dark hair and was last seen wearing a dark t-shirt.



Anyone with information in regard 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). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the CrimeStoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/ or on Twitter @NYPDTips. 


All calls are strictly confidential.







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Location: 104-27 37th Dr, Queens, NY 11368, USA

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