Teenager Beaten and Robbed in Brooklyn Subway Station; Hate Crime Suspected

Attack at Stillwell Avenue Subway Station

• 💔 A mother is speaking out after her 16-year-old son, Darari, was severely beaten at the Stillwell and Surf Avenue subway station in Coney Island.
• 🍌 Cellphone video captured the assault, showing a banana being thrown at Darari before a group of young men repeatedly kicked and punched him.
• 🗣️ Police sources indicate the attackers were using racial slurs during the assault and posted pictures of the victim on the floor.

Calls for Increased Safety Measures

• 🙏 Civil Rights activists, faith leaders, and family gathered to pray and demand enhanced safety measures at the Brooklyn subway station.
• 🚨 The incident raises concerns about public safety, especially following another fatal attack at the Coney Island station in December.
• 🚶 Community Patrol groups have announced they will begin conducting their own rounds on subway platforms.

Impact and Investigation

• 🤕 Darari sustained injuries to his face and head, and his sneakers were stolen during the attack.
• 📞 A good Samaritan reportedly stepped in to call 911.
• ⚖️ Police have arrested a 16-year-old suspect, charging him with gang assault and robbery, both as hate crimes.
• 📣 Authorities are urging the public to come forward with any information about the other suspects involved.