BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — An on-duty New York City Housing Authority employee was arrested after allegedly choking another on-duty employee during a fight on Monday, police said Tuesday.
Rasheed Muhammad, 46, was charged with strangulation and criminal mischief in connection to the incident, according to the NYPD.
It was unclear what led to the fight. The extent of the victim’s injuries was not immediately available.
PIX11 News reached out to NYCHA for comment but did not immediately receive a response.
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