12-year-old girl flung glass bottle from Manhattan hotel, injuring woman below: police

Saturday, December 30, 2023
MIDTOWN, Manhattan (WABC) -- A 12-year-old girl was charged with reckless endangerment as a juvenile after allegedly throwing a glass bottle from a hotel in Manhattan Friday, police say.

The incident happened just before 5 p.m. at 44th Street and Eighth Avenue.

Police believe a 24-year-old woman was injured by the debris that fell from InterContinental Hotel in Midtown.
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When officers arrived at the location, they found the victim with a laceration to her head.

She was taken to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition.
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Four juveniles were taken into custody for questioning, according to police sources. Three of the individuals have been released from custody.

The investigation is ongoing.



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