Two men were hospitalized after they were attacked with a hammer outside a Burger King in Brooklyn’s Dyker Heights neighborhood Saturday night, police said.
The attack happened shortly after 9 p.m. near 65th Street and 14th Avenue. Investigators said two 36-year-old men were approached by two unidentified men and struck in the head with a hammer.
Both victims suffered lacerations and were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. They were later reported to be in stable condition.
Police said the suspects left the area on foot and were last seen heading north on 14th Avenue. Investigators described them as two men wearing black sweatshirts.
The circumstances leading up to the attack remain under investigation. Police have not announced a motive, and no arrests had been made as of the latest update.
The incident drew concern from people living in the neighborhood, particularly because investigators have not yet determined what led to the confrontation.
Detectives are continuing to work to identify the two suspects and determine exactly what happened before the assault. Anyone who may have witnessed the attack or has information that could help investigators is being asked to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers.
Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Spanish-speaking callers can use 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Information can also be submitted online through the NYPD Crime Stoppers website or through @NYPDTips on X.
The investigation remains ongoing.
