Crime & Safety
Suspect Arrested for Attack on a Transgender Woman in Hollywood
One of the four wanted is now in custody.
One of four suspects wanted for assaulting a transgender woman on Hollywood Boulevard was arrested, police said today.
Details of the arrest, which was made Thursday night, were not immediately available.
The attack happened about about 2:15 a.m. May 31, and the victim was hospitalized for seven days. Security video circulated by police showed the young men knocking down the victim, who is wearing a sheer pink or orange dress, then delivering several kicks. The woman was identified by police only as "Vivian.'
A $25,000 reward was offered in connection with the case, and detectivesset up an email account for receiving tips. Anyone with more information about the attackers should write to hollywoodcrimetips@gmail.com, or call detectives at (213) 972-2967.
- City News Service