Advisory
Date: June 10, 2020
Incident: 62-year-old Man Assaulted at a Bus Stop Clarifies Misinformation
Disseminated on Social Media
Case #: 932004550
Location: Foothill Boulevard/Spruce Street, Rialto, CA
Suspect: Unknown
Victim: 62-year-old Male, Rialto Resident
A 62-year-old male was assaulted while waiting at a bus stop Monday morning,
June 8, 2020. Despite information circulating on social media and online claiming it was racially motivated, officers have not been able to determine the motivation of the suspect, who is outstanding.
The incident occurred at approximately 6:30 a.m. while the Korean victim and Rialto resident, was waiting at the bus stop located at Foothill Boulevard and Spruce Avenue in the City of Rialto. The victim’s statement was obtained through family members who brought him to the police station and assisted with translating from Korean to English. Family members translated that the victim was getting on the bus when he was pulled down to the ground from behind. The victim reportedly struck his face on the curb, causing him to sustain a cut and abrasions. The victim saw the suspect for a brief moment and described him as a Black male adult.
The incident, including photos of the victim’s injuries were posted on social media by a family member along with a statement that the victim had been assaulted on the bus and that it was racially motivated, because the suspect made a comment about the Coronavirus. The posts have reached a significant amount of people which also sparked media attention.
On June 9, 2020, detectives re-interviewed the victim and were able to confirm that he was not on the bus and that the suspect actually never said anything to him. The victim described the suspect as a Black male wearing a black hooded sweater or jacket with white pants and was last seen running westbound on Foothill Boulevard.
The family member who originally posted the misinformation on social media has become aware of what actually transpired and attempted to set the record straight on social media.
The Rialto Police Department is currently investigating the crime as felony elder abuse and will evaluate if it was at all racially motivated based on how the investigation unfolds. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to contact Detective Anthony Glass (909) 820-8080.
62-year-old Man Assaulted at a Bus Stop Clarifies Misinformation Disseminated on Social Media
PRESS RELEASE
Date: June 10, 2020
Incident: 62-year-old Man Assaulted at a Bus Stop Clarifies Misinformation
Disseminated on Social Media
Case #: 932004550
Location: Foothill Boulevard/Spruce Street, Rialto, CA
Suspect: Unknown
Victim: 62-year-old Male, Rialto Resident
A 62-year-old male was assaulted while waiting at a bus stop Monday morning,
June 8, 2020. Despite information circulating on social media and online claiming it was racially motivated, officers have not been able to determine the motivation of the suspect, who is outstanding.
The incident occurred at approximately 6:30 a.m. while the Korean victim and Rialto resident, was waiting at the bus stop located at Foothill Boulevard and Spruce Avenue in the City of Rialto. The victim’s statement was obtained through family members who brought him to the police station and assisted with translating from Korean to English. Family members translated that the victim was getting on the bus when he was pulled down to the ground from behind. The victim reportedly struck his face on the curb, causing him to sustain a cut and abrasions. The victim saw the suspect for a brief moment and described him as a Black male adult.
The incident, including photos of the victim’s injuries were posted on social media by a family member along with a statement that the victim had been assaulted on the bus and that it was racially motivated, because the suspect made a comment about the Coronavirus. The posts have reached a significant amount of people which also sparked media attention.
On June 9, 2020, detectives re-interviewed the victim and were able to confirm that he was not on the bus and that the suspect actually never said anything to him. The victim described the suspect as a Black male wearing a black hooded sweater or jacket with white pants and was last seen running westbound on Foothill Boulevard.
The family member who originally posted the misinformation on social media has become aware of what actually transpired and attempted to set the record straight on social media.
The Rialto Police Department is currently investigating the crime as felony elder abuse and will evaluate if it was at all racially motivated based on how the investigation unfolds. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to contact Detective Anthony Glass (909) 820-8080.
Address/Location
Rialto Police Department
128 N Willow Ave
Rialto, CA 92376
Contact
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Non-emergencies: 909-820-2550
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