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Man wanted for striking man with a brick during fight in Canarsie

The attack happened near East 94th Street and Avenue J on Dec. 30, just after midnight.

Zoe Cosgrove

Jan 6, 2026, 5:47 AM

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Police are looking for a man who struck another man with a brick during a fight in Canarsie.

The attack happened near East 94th Street and Avenue J on Dec. 30, just after midnight.

Authorities say the 67-year-old was hit in the arm. He denied medical attention at the scene.

The suspect ran from the scene, traveling northbound on East 94th Street.

Police say he is approximately 20 to 30 years old and 5 feet, 9 inches tall. He was last seen wearing all black with a brown hooded sweatshirt.

The NYPD urges anyone with information to call its Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).

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