NEW YORK, NY. (THECOUNT) — “Honey I Shrunk The Kids” and “Ghostbusters” actor, Rick Moranis, was reportedly attacked in New York City Thursday and the entire incident was caught on video.
Moranis, 67, a Second City TV alum, was brutally attacked while on-foot near Central Park Thursday morning by an unidentified black male wearing an “I Love NY” shirt.
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Actor Rick Moranis is recovering after an unprovoked attack on the Upper West Side, and the whole thing was caught on camera. The NYPD has confirmed that Moranis was attacked by a stranger on Thursday at 7:30 am on Central Park West near 70th street, and as you can see in the footage, Moranis was simply walking by when the other person punched him in the head, and the force sent Moranis to the ground (via CBS New York). Moranis, who is 67, went to the hospital afterwards, and reported pain his head, back, and hip. After he was released he then reported the crime at the police precinct.
🚨WANTED🚨for ASSAULT October 1, 2020 at 7:24 AM, on Central Park West in the vicinity of West 70 St Manhattan. @NYPD20PCT.Reward up to $2500👀Seen him? Know who he is?📞Call 1-800-577-TIPS or📲DM us!☎️Calls are CONFIDENTIAL! @YourCityYourCall @NYPDDetectives @nypdchiefofpatrol pic.twitter.com/s06yNPBUBk
— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) October 2, 2020
NYPD is calling on those who might be able to identify the attacker to contact them immediately.
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