Exclusive video shows Steve Buscemi and man who allegedly punched him moments before random attack in NYC
Video shows Steve Buscemi moments before getting punched in NYC
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NEW YORK — Actor Steve Buscemi appeared to be looking at his phone moments before he was randomly punched in New York City, exclusive video obtained by CBS New York shows.
Buscemi was attacked in Manhattan last week, according to his publicist. Police were still looking for the attacker Monday and have asked for the public’s help identifying him.
Suspect appeared to be talking to himself
Video shows the 66-year-old “Boardwalk Empire” actor walking south on Third Avenue just before noon on May 8. Then, he looks up to greet someone before crossing East 27th Street.
Buscemi went to Ground Zero to help his former engine company, and he received keys to the city in 2021.
A rep for Buscemi said he’s now “another victim of a random act of violence in the city.”
“He is OK and appreciates everyone’s well wishes, though incredibly sad for everyone that this has happened to while also walking the streets of New York,” the rep added.
“It’s horrible actually. I got attacked right here too, years ago,” said Richard Robbins of Kips Bay. “I was walking down the street and somebody came by and smacked me in the back of my head and knocked me down.”
“It’s a reflection of the leadership of our country and our city,” another man said. “They’d arrest you but you’d be out the next day or that afternoon. So why not punch out Steve Buscemi?”
Buscemi the latest actor attacked in NYC
Buscemi’s “Boardwalk Empire” co-star Michael Stuhbarg was also attacked at random while on a run on the Upper East Side in March. A suspect was arrested.
In 2020, actor Rick Moranis was randomly attacked on the Upper West Side. Prosecutors said that suspect was facing charges in several other incidents.
Anyone with any information on the suspect in Buscemi’s case is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). You can also submit a tip via their website or via DM on Twitter, @NYPDTips. All calls are kept confidential.
Lisa Rozner
Source: cbsnews.com