{"id":38722,"date":"2025-11-13T21:22:09","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T21:22:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/38722\/"},"modified":"2025-11-13T21:22:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T21:22:09","slug":"brooklyn-rape-suspect-sought-for-sexually-assaulting-man","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/38722\/","title":{"rendered":"Brooklyn rape suspect sought for sexually assaulting man"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The heinous attack occurred at about 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 7 in the area of 9971 Shore Road, in the shadow of the Verrazzano Narrows Bridge, in Bay Ridge.<\/p>\n

Photo via Google Maps\/Inset courtesy of NYPD<\/p>\n

Police need the public\u2019s help in finding the suspect who brutally raped a man in Brooklyn<\/a>\u00a0earlier this month.\n<\/p>\n

The heinous attack occurred at about 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 7 in the area of 9971 Shore Road, in the shadow of the Verrazzano Narrows Bridge, in Bay Ridge.\n<\/p>\n

Law enforcement sources said the male perpetrator approached and attacked the victim, a 24-year-old man, outside the location. Sources familiar with the case indicated Thursday that the victim did not know his attacker.<\/p>\n

Based on the victim\u2019s statements, sources familiar with the case said, police learned that the man had been sitting on a nearby park bench when the perpetrator came up and asked him for directions.<\/p>\n

Seconds later, the victim told police, the suspect grabbed hold of him, then pulled him to a nearby tree, where he choked the man and forced him to perform a sex act.
\n\"blackA sketch of the suspect accused of raping a man in Brooklyn on Nov. 7, 2025.Photo courtesy of NYPD\n<\/p>\n

The sources indicated that the perpetrator allegedly attempted to forcibly rape the man, but was unsuccessful.\u00a0<\/p>\n

During the incident, the sources reported, the victim told police he attempted to run away, but the perpetrator detained him \u2014 threatening that he was armed with a gun and would kill him. After forcing the victim to face away from him, the suspect ran away from the scene.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The incident was reported to the 68th Precinct<\/a>. EMS rushed the victim to a local hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.\n<\/p>\n

The assault was one of 13 rape cases reported in the 68th Precinct year-to-date<\/a> through Nov. 9, equal to the same number of such incidents that occurred at the same point a year ago. Rape cases, the NYPD often says, are among the most underreported crimes in the city.<\/p>\n

In this instance, detectives were able to gather enough information to produce a composite sketch of the suspect involved in the Nov. 7 attack.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

Police described him as a man with a medium complexion believed to be between 25 and 30 years of age, standing about 5 feet, 7 inches tall, with a medium build and short, black dreadlocks. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black pants.<\/p>\n

Anyone with information regarding the suspect\u2019s whereabouts can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org<\/a>, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips<\/a>. All calls and messages are kept confidential.<\/p>\n

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