New York, US:
A quiet morning in Manhattan’s West Village turned violent Monday when an armed robber targeted an 87-year-old woman in what police are calling a deeply disturbing street mugging. The attack occurred shortly after 9 a.m. along Hudson Street near West 11th Street, an area typically known for its calm, tree-lined blocks and upscale shops.
According to investigators, the elderly victim was walking home from a nearby grocery store when a man approached her from behind. The suspect brandished a small handgun, demanding her purse before forcefully grabbing it and knocking her to the ground. Witnesses reported hearing the woman cry for help as the assailant fled the scene on foot.
Victim Recovering at Local Hospital
Paramedics rushed the victim to Lenox Health Greenwich Village, where she is being treated for injuries to her head and shoulder. Hospital officials have said she is in stable condition and expected to recover physically, though loved ones shared concerns about the emotional impact of the ordeal…