A homeless man was arrested early Monday after allegedly attacking two strangers in separate incidents inside New York City’s Central Park, including one victim who had part of his ear bitten during the assault, according to police, as reported by The New York Post.
Authorities identified the suspect as 27-year-old David Luciano. Police said the attacks occurred within a 30-minute span in different sections of the park.
Another day, another savage act in a city gone mad.
Random violence is the new norm, and the victims are just collateral damage. This isn’t just crime; it’s a symptom of a society unraveling. Where’s the outrage? Where’s the accountability? Z… https://t.co/Cn8VY5iah2 — NahBabyNah (@NahBabyNah) August 25, 2025
The first incident took place around 1:20 a.m. on West Drive near 62nd Street, where Luciano allegedly approached an 18-year-old man and began choking him. Police said he then punched and kicked the victim before fleeing north inside the park.
About 30 minutes later, at approximately 1:50 a.m., Luciano allegedly attacked a second victim, a 37-year-old man, on West Drive near 93rd Street. Police said Luciano used the same method, choking the man before throwing him to the ground and biting his ear.
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Both victims were transported to Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital. Officials said they were treated for their injuries and listed in stable condition. According to police, neither of the victims knew Luciano or each other, and the attacks were unprovoked.
Officers arrested Luciano at approximately 2:50 a.m. near the location of the second incident. He was charged with two counts each of assault and criminal obstruction of breathing.
Soon, NYC's Central Park will be homeless encampment with tarp shelters, tents and garbage strewn everywhere, with rampant crime and drug use. Hey, you IDIOTS voted for this. pic.twitter.com/SfI5Osm2Eh
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Following his arrest, Luciano was taken to a hospital for a psychiatric evaluation, police said. Details on his criminal history or prior arrests were not immediately available.
It will be interesting to see how many run-ins with the law this "crazed homeless man" has had in the past. ─────────────
A crazed homeless man skulking around Central Park randomly attacked two men — choking them and biting one victim’s ear — early Monday. First:… pic.twitter.com/uVCja1pdgA — Crime In NYC (@Crime_In_NYC) August 25, 2025
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The assaults remain under investigation as police continue to review evidence and witness accounts from the early-morning incidents.
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