Crime & Safety
Early Morning Mother's Day Baseball Bat Attack Seriously Injures 2
The two victims were rushed to the hospital where with the 66-year-old required emergency surgery for his injuries.
NEW ROCHELLE, NY — A brutal, early morning attack left two men in the hospital, with one rushed to surgery.
On Sunday, May 12, at about 3:45 a.m., New Rochelle police were called to the corner of Washington Avenue and Fourth Street because of an assault with a baseball bat.
Two victims were located at the scene, a 36-year-old man and his 66-year-old uncle. Both men suffered serious injuries to the head. The 66-year-old was breathing but unresponsive, according to officers.
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The two were taken to the hospital where the older victim required emergency surgery.
New Rochelle detectives soon had a suspect in custody. Jose Ochoa, 28, of New Rochelle, is charged with first degree felony assault, second degree felony assault, two felony counts of possession of a weapon and two misdemeanor counts of criminal possession of a weapon.
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There is no word on the current condition of the victims. Police are withholding the names of the victims for now.
Police said the case remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to call the New Rochelle Police Department at 914-654-2300.
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