NEW YORK (1010 WINS/WCBS 880) — Outrage is rampant following a mob attack on two NYPD officers outside of a Times Square migrant shelter last week, and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said that the case will be heard by a grand jury on Tuesday.
“It is clear from video and other evidence that some of the most culpable individuals have not yet been identified or arrested, and we are working hand in hand with the NYPD to find and hold them accountable for their despicable acts,” Bragg said in a statement on Saturday.
“We are simultaneously preparing to present charges to the Grand Jury on Tuesday and will update the public as soon as legally permissible. We will not rest until every person who assaulted a police officer in this awful attack is held accountable,” Bragg’s statement said.
While the presentation of charges is upcoming, the investigation remains ongoing into the incident, as confirmed by Police Commissioner Edward Caban in a statement on Saturday.
“An attack against a police officer is an attack against our entire society. The NYPD is thoroughly investigating this incident, which saw a group of cowards assault two uniformed officers tasked with protecting our community. We will work tirelessly with the office of the Manhattan district attorney to identify and arrest every person who participated in this event,” Caban said.