Suspect Sought In Attack On Transgender Woman
LOS ANGELES (CBS) — Police need the public's help to find a man who attacked a transgender woman on a street in the Fairfax Village area.
The crime happened about 1 a.m. on Oct. 4 on La Brea Avenue, just north of Melrose Avenue, according to Los Angeles police.
The suspect knocked the victim to the ground, kicked her in the face and hit her in the head with a bottle, police said. The victim suffered a broken jaw and other injuries.
The suspect was described as a Hispanic man in his 20s, about 5 feet 6 inches tall. He fled in a white, 2000 or later model Chevrolet Suburban. Police said it was possible more suspects participated in the crime.
Surveillance video showed the man running toward the victim just before the attack. Anyone knowing more about the case can call detectives DiRosario or Andrews at (213) 922-8268; or (877) LAPD-24-7.
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