The 23-year-old Bronx man is freed, although he was filmed smashing the helpless driver, 53, “while wearing brass knuckles” and the man’s eye socket after his friends smashed their Lexus into the victim’s car and took it out then stole
- Miquiel Guerrero, 23, was released after he was arrested on March 30 when he was filmed attacking a 53-year-old, which he and his friends crashed into the man
- After the collision, the group of six surrounded the vehicle, with one person standing on the roof, while Guerrero severely hit the victim several times
- Police said he wrapped a metal object around his first as he hit the victim
- The victim fled the scene and two group members jumped into the Kia and drove away while three others stole an unoccupied Honda
- Guerrero faces assault, threats, criminal weapons possession and harassment charges while police are searching for the other five suspects
- The victim was treated for a broken eye socket and lacerations
A Bronx man who was filmed hitting a 53-year-old driver, crushing his left eye socket, as his friends robbed the victim’s car was released from custody on Thursday.
Miquiel Guerrero, 23, was arrested March 30 after he and five others surrounded the unidentified victim, 53, and his car after colliding on Exterior Street in the Grand Concourse neighborhood.
Surveillance footage shows the group circling the victim, with one jumping onto the car, while Guerrero swings open the driver’s door and begins brutally beating the victim.
Police records show that Guerrero had a metal object wrapped around his ankles when he struck the man, who suffered a shattered left eye and bruises to his face, nose and back. Officials did not specify what the object was that Guerroro used.
After the 53-year-old was beaten, he is seen running from the scene and two men get into his Kia and drive off. While three others jump into an unoccupied Honda involved in the accident, according to the New York Post.
Miquiel Guerrero, 23, (circled) was arrested March 30 when he was filmed assaulting a 53-year-old man whom he and his friends bumped into the man in the Bronx
Police records show that Guerrero had a metal object wrapped around his ankles when he struck the man, who suffered a shattered left eye and bruises to his face, nose and back
After being punched, the 53-year-old (far right) can be seen running away from the scene. He was treated for a broken eye socket and lacerations to his face
Guerrero, who remained at the scene for unknown reasons, was later arrested and charged with assault, threats, criminal weapon possession and harassment.
Police are now looking for the other group members, who authorities say are all between the ages of 18 and 25.
The victim was transported to Jacobi Medical Center and treated for a fractured eye socket and lacerations to his face.
One of the six attackers jumped onto the hood of the car and hit the victim
The group later stole the victim’s van as well as an unoccupied Honda. Guerrero stayed at the scene for unknown reasons and was arrested and charged with robbery
It comes as New York is in the midst of a crime spike, with overall crime rising by 42 percent. The Big Apple is an increasing problem with carjacking up 68 percent and felony assault up 21 percent.
Earlier this month, NYC Police Commissioner Keechant L. Sewell said “this is not what New Yorkers expect or deserve, and we will not take it” as crime continues to terrorize New Yorkers.
“It’s clear what we’re facing: a perception among criminals that there are no consequences, even for serious crimes. We need tangible change,” Sewell added.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams has now vowed to crack down on transit crimes, which are up more than 60 percent, but also lazy officers patrolling subway stations.
Adams made the plea at a news conference on Tuesday when asked by a journalist about reports of several uniformed police officers seen scrolling through phones while on duty guarding the city’s crime-ridden transportation network.
The former NYPD captain warned, “We’re going to start taking very aggressive action to make sure the police are patrolling our subway system and not patrolling their iPhone.”
Overall crime in the city is up 42 percent and assaults are up 20 percent
“If you see it, send me a picture. I’ll go to that district the next day and see exactly what happens.
“Send me a shot. New Yorkers, look, send me a photo and I’ll be at that station.’ Adams’ spokesman urged anyone with photos to send them to his press office, whose email address is [email protected].
Adams said New Yorkers could look forward to a “visible difference in policing” in the coming weeks.