Police: Man wanted for punching officer at Gun Hill Road station

A man is wanted for assaulting a police officer Saturday at the Gun Hill Road subway station, police say.

News 12 Staff

May 15, 2022, 1:45 PM

Updated 879 days ago

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A man is wanted for assaulting a police officer Saturday at the Gun Hill Road subway station, police say.
The NYPD says the officer approached the man for a lawful stop for fare evasion. They say the man then punched the officer in the face.
The officer was taken to the hospital for treatment.
The suspect was last seen heading down Holland Avenue and Magenta Street.