The New York Police Department is actively searching for the individual responsible for assaulting actor Steve Buscemi in Manhattan last week. The incident, which occurred in Kips Bay, involved the 66-year-old “Boardwalk Empire” star being sucker punched while he was leaning against a wall and using his phone. The attack left Buscemi with swelling and bruising around his left eye, necessitating treatment at Bellevue Hospital.
This assault on Buscemi, who is also a respected former FDNY firefighter, is part of a disturbing trend of random attacks on the streets of New York City. Recent weeks have seen a spate of similar incidents targeting women, raising concerns about public safety and the unpredictability of these violent acts.
Local residents express little surprise at the occurrence, indicating a growing familiarity with such random acts of violence in the city. The NYPD is urging anyone with information about the attack on Buscemi or any related incidents to come forward as they continue to investigate and seek justice for the victims.
