Brooklyn Slasher Attacked Woman Because She Was White, Police Say

Two weeks ago wearing a bandana of the US flag across his face to seal his identity, Gregory Alfred (photo above), ran up behind 53-year-old Janina Popko who was walking down the street talking on her cellphone and slashed her on her neck.

Fortunately, a Good Samaritan came to the woman’s aid by removing her own shirt, placing it on Popko’s neck to stem the bleeding.

Woman Slashed By Stranger In Broad Daylight In Prospect Park South, Brooklyn – CBS Local https://t.co/g4Hp4HIzzm#Brooklyn

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Unfortunately, there have been numerous slashings in that area and so it must be a relief to people living in the area around Prospect Park South that Gregory Alfred who committed this act because his victim is white is now in police custody.

Alfred who has a record of violence, i.e.,”20 priors,” of which includes “assaults for punching people.”