Police turn to public for help after 2 people ‘violently’ attacked in Lynn

LYNN, MASS. (WHDH) - Lynn police are turning to the public for help as they continue to investigate two violent attacks in the city last week, officials said.

A 32-year-old man was walking to a store on Western Avenue around 6 p.m. on Feb. 10 when he was attacked from behind and critically injured, according to police.

“He got hurt, really badly… and he was in really bad condition,” said Claribel Veliz-Mota, who lives in the area.

Neighbors shared surveillance video with 7NEWS that they say shows the man walking on the sidewalk just moments before the assault happened. The video shows people rushing to help the man.

“I didn’t know what was going on when I saw the ambulance and everything,” Veliz-Mota said. “Very sad to have their family member coming from their house just recently it’s very scary.”

Investigators confirmed this was the second random attack of the night. The first occurred about 30 minutes earlier and just around the corner in another area of Market Square.

A business owner told 7NEWS he was helping a customer when he heard a woman screaming for help.

The 29-year-old woman was hit in the head from behind by a blunt object, according to police. They believe she will recover from her injuries.

“That could have been one of my family members or even myself and I have a son so that’s scary,” Veliz-Mota said.

In that case, an arrest was made and now, police are working to connect the attacker to both crimes.

A GoFundMe has been set up to help defer the costs of the male victim’s medical expenses.

Anyone with information on the incident is urged to contact the Lynn Police Department at 781-595-2000.

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