Photos released of 2 suspects wanted in attack on NYPD officers in Times Square
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) – Police have released photos of two more suspects who are wanted in connection with the assault of two NYPD officers in Times Square last month.
Law enforcement is still working to identify and arrest the two men. Both suspects are wanted for assault, according to the NYPD.
"Anyone with information about these individuals should call 212-239-9856 or 212-477-7447. Our joint investigation with NYPD remains ongoing," a spokesperson for the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office said.
Fourteen people were allegedly involved in the attack on the two officers in front of 220 West 42nd St. in Times Square on Jan. 27, according to the NYPD.
The police officers were trying to get a “disorderly” group to move along from the area when a physical altercation occurred, NYPD officials said. The officers then tried to take one of the people into custody, which is when other members of the group began repeatedly kicking the officers. All of the suspects involved in the attack are migrants, police said.
Eight suspects have already been arrested in connection with the incident, police said. All but one of them — 24-year-old Yohenry Brito — were released from custody without bail.
Brito was indicted Tuesday in connection with the attack, according to the Manhattan District Attorney's Office.
The release of the suspects without bail has resulted in criticism of New York's bail laws.
New York State Attorney General Letitia James said bail should have been set for the suspects who were released.
“It was a serious felony, and bail should have been set,” James said.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg defended the policy.
“Hold the right people accountable for the right conduct. This is a bedrock principle of our justice system,” Bragg said.
There have also been frustrations by some lawmakers over New York City’s “sanctuary” status and the inability to deport migrants who commit crimes in the city.
Several migrants who were arrested in connection with the attack on the officers in Times Square were seen getting on a bus to California after they were released from custody, sources told PIX11 News.
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