New York, NY — A harrowing incident in the Bronx culminated in the arrest of 39-year-old Kashaan Parks, after he allegedly assaulted a woman using a belt to render her unconscious before sexually assaulting her. The attack, which took place early on May 1st, has shocked the local community and prompted a swift response from law enforcement.
Details of the Attack
The assault occurred on East 152nd Street and Third Avenue around 3 a.m., when the suspect, reportedly wearing a white sheet over his face, attacked a 45-year-old woman from behind. Utilizing a belt, the assailant lassoed it around the woman’s neck, causing her to fall and lose consciousness. He then dragged her between two parked cars, where he proceeded to sexually assault her.
The New York City Police Department (NYPD), which released video footage of the incident, captured the man fleeing the scene on foot. The woman is currently recovering from her injuries, as the community grapples with the violence of the attack.
Charges and Legal Actions
Parks faces multiple charges, including rape, strangulation, assault, sexual abuse, public lewdness, and harassment. The NYPD has been actively seeking information from the public, using platforms like X (formerly Twitter) to disseminate images of the suspect and gather tips.
Context of Rising Street Harassment
This event follows closely on the heels of several reports last month concerning assaults on women in downtown Manhattan. The attacks, which occurred in broad daylight, had also been the subject of viral social media discussions, highlighting a disturbing trend of unprovoked violence against women in the city. The NYPD has made at least two arrests linked to those earlier incidents.
