Man struck with brick while waiting at bus stop; suspect wanted for hate crime

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ST. LOUIS – The FBI is asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating a person who attacked a man with a brick while the victim was waiting at a St. Louis bus stop.

According to an FBI statement, the attack happened on February 6, between 3:30 p.m. and 3:45 p.m., at Delmar Boulevard and North Sarah Street, located on the northern boundary of the Central West End.

Investigators claim that prior to the attack, the assailant was heard saying, “I hate white people,” and that he was going to “hurt this guy.” And while there were other people waiting at the bus stop, the victim was the only white person present.

The assailant struck the victim in the face with a concrete brick and knocked the man unconscious. The attacker then walked away from the scene.

The suspect is described as a Black male between 20 and 40 years of age, standing 5’5” to 5’10”, and weighing between 140 and 160 pounds.

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of this individual. Tips can be made by calling 314-589-2500 or online at tips.fbi.gov.

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