Steve Buscemi was the second most popular character actor to be attacked in New York City

Over the weekend there was information that Steve BuscemiEmmy Award-winning character actor Fargo And Reservoir dogs fame, once random attack while walking in New York City last week. Buscemi is currently the second cast member of the hit HBO series Boardwalk Empire was attacked while in the city this year.

Based on New York Times, the 66-year-old was punched in the face while walking near the corner of Third Avenue and East 27th Street in the Kips Bay section of Manhattan on Wednesday. According to information released by the NYPD last week, the attacker approached and punched Buscemi in the face at around 11:48 a.m. Police did not reveal Buscemi’s identity, but this information was confirmed by his representative to the investigation agency. time. After the assault, he was treated at Bellevue Hospital for bruising, swelling and bleeding in his left eye, police said.

“Steve Buscemi was assaulted in Midtown Manhattan, another victim of a random act of violence in the city,” his representative said in a statement to the publication. “He is fine and appreciates everyone’s well wishes, although extremely sad for everyone that this happened while walking on the streets of New York.”

The attack Buscemi, a Brooklyn native and former firefighter, played a role in 30 stones inspired the famous quote “How are you, young people?” meme, after an attack on his teammates Boardwalk Empire fellow castration Michael Stuhlbarg. In April, Stuhlbarg was was struck while walking in Central Park by a stranger holding a rock. Stuhlbarg chased the 27-year-old man Xavier Israel, exiting the park, where he was charged with assault. The next day, Stuhlbarg made his debut in the Broadway play. patriotsthe latter performance earned him a Tony Award nomination.

Police said there have been no arrests in connection with the attack on Buscemi and that as of Sunday, the investigation was ongoing. time. The NYPD also released surveillance photos of the alleged attacker, according to reports CNNand asked for help in identifying the suspect. According to police, “The individual is described as a man with dark skin, wearing a dark-colored baseball cap, blue T-shirt, black pants, white sneakers and carrying a book bag. ”