The suspect who allegedly attacked seven Asian women over a two-hour period Sunday in Manhattan has been arrested and charged with hate crimes, police announced.
Highlights
- Steven Zajonc, 28, was arrested Wednesday, charged with seven counts each of assault as a hate crime, aggravated harassment and harassment.
- He was taken into custody after barricading himself in the New York Public Library.
- He allegedly punched or hurt seven Asian women over a two-hour period on Sunday in Manhattan.
- The first attack unfolded Sunday at 6:30 p.m.
- in Midtown when the suspect approached a woman, 57, and punched her in the face then ran off, according to police.
- He then elbowed a 25-year-old Asian woman in the mouth and a laceration and swelling to the upper lip.