April 28, 2021, 01:06 PM
The New York Police Department (NYPD) has arrested a man who assaulted a 61-year-old Asian American, Ma Yao Pan, on Apr. 23.
The victim was walking along the streets of East Harlem and collecting cans when he was attacked. He was struck from behind and repeatedly kicked in the head.
Ma, a former restaurant worker, lost his job during the pandemic and was picking cans to make ends meet.
The NYPD Hate Crime Task Force subsequently uploaded a surveillance video of the attack and urged the public to help identify the man.
⚠️New images from assault on Fri. April 23rd, approx. 8:20 PM, 3rd Ave & E. 125 St., when a male Asian, 61, was struck from behind causing him to fall to the ground; he was then kicked multiple times in the head Know him? Call 1-800-577-TIPS pic.twitter.com/GUm22S80B5
— NYPD Hate Crimes (@NYPDHateCrimes) April 26, 2021
NYPD Hate Crimes Twitter page updated the public on new details of the suspect as more information emerged after.
Suspect arrested with help from the community
Powell, Jarrod
— NYPD Hate Crimes (@NYPDHateCrimes) April 27, 2021
49-year-old male
New York, NY
Charges:
Murder (Attempted)
Assault- Hate Crime (2 Counts)
The accused, identified as Jarrod Powell, was later arrested by the police.
The 49-year-old man was arrested after the police followed tips from the community, identifying him as the suspect who stomped on Ma.
Powell has been charged with one count of attempted murder and two counts of felony assault. The attack has been classified as a hate crime.
Asian man still in a coma
Image from @CeFaanKim Twitter
Ron T. Kim, a member of the New York State Assembly, who is in touch with Ma's family, said that he was still fighting for his life as of yesterday.
He added that surgery could not be conducted because of the swelling in Ma's brain.
Top images from @CeFaanKim Twitter and NBCNewyork.
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