Police say attack on homeless man not part of the knockout game
ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI) A man is attacked in downtown St. Louis and some think it might be a new wave of the knockout game.
According to St. Louis City police a 49-year-old white male was walking with a friend west on Cole. As they crossed Tucker the suspect and another man approached them. That`s when the suspect punched the victim in the face and knocked him to the ground. The two men then ran east on Cole. The homeless victim was found unconscious and taken to a local hospital. Early reports suggest it was a knockout game attack but investigators disagree.
We should clear it up. Some believed it could be knockout game. Except for the fact that its not consistent with incidents of knockout game. Number one, we have not had any incidents of it in the downtown area. Number two, this one there is some indication that there was some dialogue between the suspect and victim.. This is uncommon with the knockout game , they take their victim totally by surprise. said District 4 Commander Capt. Dan Howard.
The suspect is a black male 20 to 25 years old weighing between 140 and 160lbs. He was also wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt. The suspect can face third degree assault charges if caught.
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Police say attack on homeless man not part of the knockout game