The NYPD said 28-year-old Richard Springer, who also goes by the name "Kwasi," was picked up Monday morning. He's facing robbery and assault charges.
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According to police, Springer walked up to Eve Gentillon outside the Sutphin King Deli on Sutphin Boulevard in Jamaica and hit her in the head one time with a closed fist. The attack happened Oct. 15 at about 8 a.m.
Surveillance video showed it happen:
Caught on camera: Woman smacked
The 69-year-old grandmother was knocked out cold after she fell to the sidewalk. Onlookers kept walking as she was lying on the ground.
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Gentillon was taken to the hospital, where doctors discovered she had a brain hemorrhage -- a severe head injury. She was later listed in stable condition.
Police said Springer fled the area. He was taken to the 103rd Precinct for processing after his arrest.