12-year-old girl assaulted and raped by stranger in Brooklyn stairwell
Authorities in Brooklyn are actively searching for the individual responsible for the sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl within an apartment building. The incident occurred around 5:45 p.m. on Thursday in East Williamsburg, specifically at the Cooper Park Houses managed by the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA). According to police reports, a male suspect, believed to be in his twenties, allegedly overpowered the girl before committing the assault.
After the attack, the suspect fled the scene, prompting a quick response from emergency services. Paramedics transported the victim to a local hospital for medical attention. Fortunately, there have been no arrests made at this time, and the investigation has been entrusted to the NYPD’s Special Victims Unit, which specializes in cases of sexual assault and abuse.
This incident occurs against a backdrop of rising concerns regarding sexual violence in New York City. Recent statistics released by the NYPD indicate a
