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by: Nicole Johnson, Finn Hoogensen

Posted: Mar 28, 2024 / 07:37 PM EDT

Updated: Mar 28, 2024 / 08:00 PM EDT

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn (PIX11) – A Brooklyn woman suffered a broken jaw when a stranger randomly punched her while she was walking down the street Tuesday.

The unprovoked attack happened in broad daylight at Grand Avenue and Dean Street in Crown Heights and was caught on surveillance video.

Dulce Pichardo, 57, was walking down the sidewalk when out of nowhere she was punched in the face. The blow caused Pichardo to stumble backward. 

“He just punched me on the right side here, very strong,” Pichardo told PIX11 News. She said her attacker never said a word.

“I was surprised. I said, ‘What’s going on? Why did you hit me? Why did you do it?’ I didn’t do anything. No reason to hit me,” Pichardo said.

Pichardo’s brother owns a restaurant across the street and was able to chase down his sister’s attacker. The suspect, 33-year-old Franz Jeudy, was arrested and charged with assault, police said.

Pichardo’s jaw has been wired shut as a result of the punch. Three of her teeth were knocked out and she has nerve damage. She’s also lost feeling in her lips and currently has to drink her food from a straw. 

Beyond her injuries, Pichardo said what has affected her the most is her fear. She hopes the city will do more to make sure people are safe just walking down a street.

“I don’t want this happening again. I want New York to do something about this. They have to stop this. It’s not fair,” Pichardo said.

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