A Bronx resident, aged 46 and hailing from Fordham Heights, has been apprehended in connection with an alleged hate crime and assault in Manhattan on March 1. The arrest followed a public appeal by the NYPD to identify the individual involved in a hate crime assault in Midtown Manhattan.
The incident unfolded around 11:03 p.m. on March 1, when a 27-year-old man, riding a northbound A train nearing the 34th Street/Penn subway station, faced anti-LGBTQIA+ comments from another male passenger. Subsequently, the aggressor slashed the victim with a box cutter.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) transported the victim to NYC Health and Hospitals/Bellevue in stable condition, while the assailant remained on the train.
Following a thorough investigation, Milton Hamlin of 2395 Grand Concourse, The Bronx, was arrested on March 5 at 8:45 a.m. in the 14th Precinct in Manhattan.
Hamlin faces charges of assault hate crime, assault, menacing hate crime, and menacing. It’s essential to note that he is considered innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
Hate crimes target individuals based on race, religion, or other protected characteristics, often requiring immediate medical attention for victims. Law enforcement seeks public assistance to identify suspects, emphasizing community involvement.
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Thorough investigations lead to arrests and charges, as seen in the case of Milton Hamlin. It’s vital to recognize that individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This incident underscores the need for community awareness, swift emergency response, and legal consequences to combat hate crimes effectively.
