Overview
- The attack occurred in Kissena Park, Queens, where the victims were ambushed, dragged into a wooded area, and assaulted for nearly two hours.
- The attackers, aged 16 to 17, used a baseball bat, shaved part of the older victim's head, and stole a phone and $500 sneakers from the victims.
- Disturbing video footage shows the younger victim being repeatedly struck with a bat and losing consciousness during the ordeal.
- The NYPD has arrested five suspects who now face charges including felony robbery, gang assault, and weapons possession.
- The victims' families are demanding a deeper investigation into the motives, as the case is currently classified as a robbery and not a hate crime.