Man wanted for pepper spraying transgender woman in apparent hate crime
ACKSON HEIGHTS, Queens — Police are looking for a man they say attacked a transgender woman in Queens in June, authorities said Tuesday.
Police said that on Saturday, June 29, around 4:15 a.m., a 29-year-old trans woman was sprayed in the eyes with pepper spray in Jackson Heights by a man making transphobic statements.
The attack, which is being investigated as a hate crime, happened near Roosevelt Avenue and 82nd Street, police said.
The victim was transported to a nearby hospital with burning in her eyes, according to authorities.
Police said David Gonzalez, 34, is wanted for questioning in connection with the attack, describing him as 6 feet tall and weighing about 170 pounds. Officials have released the above photo of Gonzalez.
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