New York City, New York – Seven migrants accused of a brutal attack on two New York City police officers in Times Square have been indicted by a grand jury, officials announced Thursday. The charges were brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg in response to the public outrage following the January 27th attack.
Bragg expressed his disgust and outrage at the assault during a news conference, emphasizing his intolerance for attacks on police officers, especially as the Manhattan district attorney.
The attack, which was captured on CCTV camera footage, involved a disorderly group of migrants confronting two NYPD officers after being asked to move along. The DA’s office believes a total of 11 people were involved in the incident.
Of the seven indicted suspects, five were previously arrested and all are facing felony charges. The suspects include Darwin Andres Gomez, Wilson Juarez, Kelvin Servita Arocha, and Yorman Reveron, who were part of the initial group of four arrested and released.
Immediately after the attack, Jhoan Boada was arrested and released before making a vulgar gesture at waiting reporters. He has not yet been indicted but is suspected of involvement.
The charges against the indicted suspects range from assault to obstructing governmental administration, with some suspects accused of tampering with evidence and hindering prosecution. Two other suspects’ names have not been released, and no warrants for their arrests have been issued.
Bragg stated that the DA’s office is continuing its investigation into the involvement of three additional possible suspects in the attack.
The incident has sparked conversation about the treatment of migrants in the city. Mayor Eric Adams, a former NYPD officer, defended migrants but acknowledged a “small minority” engaging in illegal behavior. Amid the ongoing dialogue, more than 170,000 migrants have arrived in New York City since 2022, with over 67,000 currently residing in shelters.