Overview
- Police arrested Eric McMicheal, 27, on Friday and charged him with two counts of rape, burglary, two counts of sexual abuse, and endangering the welfare of a child, according to court records.
- The assault occurred around 5:45 p.m. Thursday in the lobby and stairwell of the Cooper Park Houses near Morgan and Skillman avenues in East Williamsburg.
- Investigators said the attacker ambushed the child as she entered her building, then fled on foot before officers and EMS responded.
- The girl was taken to a local hospital and was listed in stable condition, police said.
- Before the arrest, detectives released surveillance images and described a man last seen in a gray sweatshirt, black sweatpants, a dark backpack, and white-and-black sneakers, with some reports noting a medium complexion and dreadlocks.