A woman was confronted by an assailant while making a delivery in a residential area, with police describing the attacker as a stranger to the victim. The incident occurred in the early evening near a quiet street intersection, raising concerns about safety in the neighborhood. Authorities are investigating the motive behind the confrontation, which left the victim unharmed but shaken. Details on the suspect’s identity or any charges remain unclear as the case develops.
The attacker -- a "total stranger" to the 37-year-old victim -- approached her as she made the delivery at Dongan Hills Avenue and Jefferson Street around 6 p.m. Wednesday, according to authorities and law enforcement sources.