China Overseas Chinese Network, March 27. According to the US "World Journal", a Chinese couple in New York was attacked by an African man while walking with shopping bags in Benson Hall, Brooklyn. Fortunately, a Chinese man, John Chen (John Chen) and a bus driver Tommy Lau (Tommy Lau) did their best; among them, Liu Tommy, who was spit and punched by the suspect, was interviewed on the 26th, saying that he had faced discrimination and discrimination from others throughout his life in the United States. Harassment, even so, when you see the suspect attacking the elder, you can't just sit idly by, so you can help.
The case occurred at noon on the 23rd. At the intersection of 86th Street and 25th Avenue in Bansenhe, a Chinese couple was carrying a supermarket shopping bag, but was spotted by an African-American man in an attempt to intimidate and steal their hands. Chen John, who was discovered first, immediately yelled to stop the suspect. The suspect then took out an unknown item from his pocket, and rushed over while angry and shouted at him, "Who do you think you are?"
Later, John Chen ran to the other side of the road to call the police and took a picture of the suspect. At this time, the passing MTA bus driver Liu Tommy got off and stopped the suspect, but was attacked by the other side.
63-year-old Liu Tommy has served the MTA for nearly 22 years and is also a member of the "TWU Local 100", the largest union of the Metropolitan Transport Agency. He was interviewed by other workers in an interview a few days ago to restore the situation at the time; when he came forward to inquire , The suspect spit in his eyes uncomfortably. His biggest concern at the moment is whether the other party is carrying the new crown virus.
But before he could think about it, the suspect raised his right hand and waved to his face, “I was fainted for about five seconds at the time, and then I heard the suspect call me “Chink”.” Finally, Tommy Liu and John Chen They fought back together, and soon the suspect fled. The police who rushed to the scene arrested the suspect nearby. The 62nd branch is currently investigating a hate crime.
Tommy Liu also said that he has faced hate crimes throughout his life, and that he was repeatedly harassed and insulted by others because of his Asian identity. What about the mother?", thinking that his parents made him want to take action even more.
The vice chairman of "TWU Local 100" praised Tommy Liu for his heroic behavior, "He is absolutely a hero and he is also supported by union members"; another Mr. Chen, who is also a union member, said that he heard of the incident Sometimes pedestrians passed by, but they didn't help, and even hurried away when called to the police. He hoped that Tommy Liu's experience could inspire more people, and when necessary, they would draw their swords to help. (Yan Jieen)