Masked dirt bike riders swarm SUV in brazen NYC street attack, sparking police crackdown
Video captures masked dirt bike riders swarming and attacking an SUV on a busy Staten Island street as the NYPD warns that arrests are near.
TL;DR
- Video footage shows masked dirt bike riders swarming and attacking a white SUV on Richmond Avenue in Staten Island.
- The riders appeared to kick and strike the vehicle, with one throwing an object at it.
- As the SUV attempted to drive away, it appeared to run over a dirt bike.
- NYPD Assistant Chief John Buttacavoli warned the suspects that they are being identified and will be arrested soon.
- Staten Island District Attorney Michael McMahon described the riders as "teenage terrorists" and condemned their actions.
- Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella called the riders "punks" and urged parents to take responsibility.
- A task force has been assembled to address the problem, and illegally operated motorized bikes will be confiscated.
- Legislation is being planned to hold parents financially responsible for minors caught recklessly operating certain motorized vehicles.