Bashed by sick crew
5 goons stomp man in B’klyn, use card for McD’s spree
A Brooklyn man was slashed in the head, the cut so deep it reached his skull, when he was beaten and robbed by five brutes — who then treated themselves to a $200 feast at a nearby McDonald’s with his credit card, the victim told the Daily News.
Kenneth Wong, 38, was walking on Chestnut St. near Glenmore Ave. in East New York when he was jumped from behind by five men around 5 p.m. Friday, cops said.
Shocking surveillance video obtained by The News shows the group approaching an unsuspecting Wong from behind and slashing him in the head. The victim raises his hands to his wound before one of the thugs punches him in the face, causing him to fall to the ground. Another man runs up and stomps on Wong’s head before they rifle through his pockets and take off with his wallet, leaving him bloody and dazed on the sidewalk.
“I was on my way from work, I just was going back to my house and the next thing you know, these guys came right up beside me and decided to attack me and stole my wallet,” Wong told The News.
Wong, who works as a government employee, said his wallet contained about $20, several credit cards and his driver’s license.
Wong was taken to a nearby hospital where he received 35 stitches and 16 staples in his head. The men also broke his nose in the attack.
“It was traumatizing to say the least,” he said. “It was surreal that (the cut) was really deep. I guess I should say I’m lucky that I’m still alive, but still I’m in pain.
“I was thinking if I will live to see my kids,” added Wong, a father of two. “This hopefully is a freak occurrence. I’ve been in the neighborhood for over a year and it seems pretty safe overall”
According to Wong, the crooks took themselves out to dinner at McDonald’s, splurging nearly $200, and spent another $7 at a Dunkin’ Donuts using one of his credit cards. They also spent a few bucks at a deli and grocery store.
“The boys went for a binge at McDonald’s,” Wong said. “It’s just funny how these boys are going about life. They filled up their stomachs, all right.”
Wong said he would have handed over his wallet even if the brutes had not harmed him, and urges anyone who sees the video and recognizes any of them to call police.
“I rather have these guys apprehended so they’re not in the neighborhood and everyone’s safer. It’s traumatizing watching (the footage), watching myself getting hit like that, but if it helps the greater community … I just care about other people’s safety.”
Cops asked the public’s help identifying the men and tracking them down. All five are believed to be in their late teens or early 20s. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.