Machete-Wielding Man Apprehended in Crown Heights
An emotionally unstable individual in possession of a machete was taken for a psychiatric evaluation on Monday afternoon, near Eastern Parkway and Brooklyn Ave in Crown Heights • Full Story, Photos
An emotionally unstable individual in possession of a machete was taken for a psychiatric evaluation on Monday afternoon in Crown Heights.
The incident began near Eastern Parkway and Brooklyn Ave when a witness saw the suspect damaging a car’s license plate and called Crown Heights Shmira. When Shmira volunteers arrived, they observed the individual holding a street sign, kicking chairs, and threatening people. NYPD was immediately notified.
As officers detained him, they discovered he was carrying a machete. He was not charged and was transported to the hospital for a psychiatric evaluation.
Please be aware of your surroundings. In case of an emergency, call 911 and Shmira 24/7 at 718-221-0303.
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