Queens, NY – In a disturbing incident, a 68-year-old woman was critically injured when a mugger attacked her outside St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Briarwood. The assault occurred around 8:20 a.m. on Sunday, just as the victim was heading into services at the church.
Surveillance footage captured the assailant following the victim up the steps of the church before swiftly moving ahead of her. Without warning, he struck her in the face, causing her to fall backward down the stairs. The attacker then seized her purse, which contained $300 in cash, along with her cell phone, credit cards, and car keys. He subsequently fled the scene in the victim’s 2006 Nissan Altima.
The victim, a church member, sustained critical injuries and was promptly transported to New York-Presbyterian Hospital Queens for urgent medical attention.
Father Konstantinos Kalogridis, the head priest at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, expressed shock and dismay at the incident, emphasizing that the victim was on her way to attend services when she was targeted.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the assailant or the incident to contact Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS. All calls will be handled confidentially.
This appalling attack has sparked outrage and concern within the community, and efforts to identify and apprehend the perpetrator are underway.
We extend our thoughts and prayers to the victim and her loved ones during this difficult time.
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