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Suspect Arrested for Attack on a Transgender Woman in Hollywood

One of the four wanted is now in custody.

Karen Jordan, Neighbor

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

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