The NYPD is searching for two men caught on video in connection with the death of Victor Vega, a 61-year-old man who fell after being violently punched while walking on a Brooklyn street.
Vega was walking down the sidewalk near her home when two other men approached her. The dramatic video released last night by the New York police captured the quick scene that turned deadly as the victim he was punched and fell, hitting his head on a parked car and knocking himself unconsciouson May 25 at 8:26 p.m., while it was still sunny, at 257 Lexington Av.
The reason for the attack is not known, but the video shows that an attacker punched Vega and, seeing him lying on the ground, stole something from his pockets, while his accomplice watched closely. They then both fled on foot.
Vega was found unconscious on the ground and rushed to the hospital with a head trauma. He died five days later, on May 30, and his death was ruled a homicide.highlighted Pix11.
No arrests have been made. Police have asked for help identifying the two people flagrantly caught on video. Anyone with information should call. at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) and in Spanish 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). also through the page crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or by text message to 274637 (CRIMES), followed by TIP577. All communications are strictly confidential.
