Brooklyn Man Indicted for Assault After Hammer Incident at Queens Jewish School
A Brooklyn man has been indicted for assault after chasing a woman while swinging a hammer in Elmhurst, Queens, subsequently entering a Jewish school where he pushed a child and bit an employee.
New York, NY, September 3, 2026 — A man from Brooklyn has been indicted on assault charges following a series of incidents that occurred in Elmhurst, Queens. The charges stem from an event where the individual allegedly pursued a woman while brandishing a hammer.
The suspect then reportedly entered a Jewish school located in the Elmhurst area. Once inside the educational institution, further alleged actions included pushing a child and biting an employee. Details regarding the identities of the individuals involved, the specific date of the incidents, and the name of the Jewish school were not provided in the available information.
The legal proceedings have advanced with the man’s indictment for assault. The specific assault charges and any subsequent legal steps beyond the indictment have not been detailed.
Authorities have not released further information regarding the motive behind the alleged chase and subsequent actions within the school. The condition of the child who was pushed and the employee who was bitten also remains undisclosed.
The incident has raised concerns within the community regarding safety at educational facilities. Further updates on the legal process and details surrounding the events are expected as the case progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by Bill Parry on qns.com, see more information here.
