Englewood, New Jersey – A 61-year-old woman in Englewood, New Jersey, suffered severe injuries in a random attack over the weekend, leaving her with a brain bleed and knocked-out teeth. The victim, whose identity was not disclosed to the public, was assaulted while on her way to work early Saturday morning, as reported by the Englewood police.
She was quickly taken to Hackensack Hospital for treatment, where medical staff found she had sustained a broken jaw, a broken finger, cuts on the back of her head, lost teeth, and extensive bruising on her face. The police were able to identify a suspect, 31-year-old Kemarley McIntosh, through surveillance footage capturing the assault. McIntosh, described as being unhoused and having previously lived in the city, was apprehended with injuries to his hands, knees, and feet.
Following his arrest, McIntosh received medical care at Englewood Hospital before being transferred to New Bridge Medical Center for a psychological assessment. Authorities later confirmed that McIntosh had confessed to the attack, although a motive for the assault was not disclosed, and it was confirmed that the victim and assailant were not acquainted prior to the incident. McIntosh faced multiple charges, including second-degree aggravated assault, third-degree possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes, and third-degree endangering an injured victim, resulting in his incarceration at Bergen County Jail.
This disturbing event occurred just a few months after another violent incident outside CNBC headquarters in Englewood, indicating a concerning trend of such occurrences in the area. The community has been shocked by the brutality of these assaults, raising questions about safety and security for residents. Authorities are working diligently to ensure that justice is served for the victims and that measures are taken to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future. The impact of these violent acts on the victims, their families, and the surrounding community cannot be overstated, underscoring the urgent need for increased vigilance and support for those affected by such senseless violence.