Two men were caught on video assaulting a New York City police officer at a Bronx subway station platform, as felony assaults continue to plague the Big Apple’s subway system.
What led to the incident
Kareem McClary, 23, and Izayiah Jessamy, 20, were smoking cigarettes on the platform of the Freeman Street subway station with a third, unidentified, man last week Monday afternoon, authorities said.
Two police officers asked the men to stop smoking – which is prohibited in subway stations – and leave.
The two men assaulted the police
The men refused to and started to fight the cops, some of which was caught on video.
In the clip, two of the men – McClary and Jessamy – were seen battering one of the officers in the head before help arrives.
Multiple officers eventually handcuff the two men, before the third suspect runs down a stairway and gets away.
The police officers suffered minor injuries, and were treated at the scene, according to officials.
Charges against the men
McClary and Jessamy were charged with assault on a police officer, resisting arrest, violation of local law and trespass.
Authorities released photos of the third culprit and asked that anyone with information call the city’s CrimeStoppers hotline.
While overall crime is down slightly – under one percent – in New York City this year compared to 2022, felony assaults remain a problem, up six percent.
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The shocking 24,000-plus incidents has seen police officers targeted, according to John D. Macari Jr, who posted the video to X.
‘Another NYPD officer assaulted in Bronx transit. Supposedly this occurred yesterday,’ he wrote.
‘As [NYPD Transit] Chief Kemper has repeatedly stated the rise in felony assaults are mainly against cops taking enforcement action. Does that make you feel safe in NYC?’
