On July 8, 2021, at approximately 7:03 pm, officers from the Lancaster City Bureau of Police responded to the 1st block of S. Water Street for an assault that occurred earlier. Officer Harry Valverde spoke with the victim, who reported that he was assaulted by a group of six males at about 6:45 pm, near his residence in the 1st block of S. Water Street. The 42 year old male victim sought immediate medical attention and was treated for a fractured arm and other injuries consistent with a physical assault. The victim related that he was outside his residence when he was approached by the suspects, who struck him and knocked him to the ground. The victim related that the suspects then proceeded to kick and strike him, causing the injuries. The suspects then fled the scene on foot.
Police initiated an investigation and were able to obtain video footage of six male subjects, who are believed to have been involved in the assault. The Lancaster City Bureau of Police is requesting assistance from the public to identify the subjects depicted in the attached photos. The Lancaster City Police Violent Crime Unit is assisting with the investigation.
Anyone with information related to this assault is urged to call the Lancaster City Police Violent Crime Unit at (717) 735-3300 or Lancaster City-County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-322-1913. You can also click the Submit a Tip button on our website, www.lancasterpolice.com, or Text a Tip to Crime Stoppers by texting LANCS plus your message to 847411. Tipsters may remain anonymous and do not have to give their names.
Location
1st block S. Water Street
Lancaster, PA 17603