Navy officer mugged in Philly, needs 100 stitches.
Retired Navy Officer Brutally Beaten and Mugged While Walking His Dog in Philadelphia
A retired Navy officer in Philadelphia found himself in a horrifying situation when he was attacked and mugged while walking his dog. Scott Harris, the victim, suffered extensive injuries and required over 100 stitches to treat his wounds.
The incident occurred late Saturday night in the Brewerytown neighborhood, known as the “City of Brotherly Love.” Harris was ambushed by an unidentified suspect who is still at large. During the attack, the assailant stole Harris’ wallet, which contained his credit cards and identification.
The assault left Harris with a brain injury, broken teeth, and severe swelling and bruising on his face. The retired officer recalled that there was a ”large party” happening nearby, and in hindsight, he regrets not choosing a different route.
“Next thing I remember, I’m in the ER because I kind of blacked out after that,” Harris told Fox 29.
The severity of the attack was evident when Harris shared that the surgeon had stopped counting the stitches at 100. Many of the stitches were placed inside his mouth, highlighting the brutality of the assault.
Despite his military experience in war zones, Harris expressed shock that such an incident could occur in his own neighborhood. He served a year in Iraq and two years in Ukraine, but never expected to face such violence close to home.
Community Concerns and Pleas for Increased Security
Harris’ partner, Joseph Hurchick, believes that the attacker may have been connected to the nearby party. Surveillance footage revealed that three women came to Harris’ aid and helped him return home after the assault.
“They brought him back, otherwise I don’t know what would have happened,” Hurchick said. “We were on the stoop and he was just bleeding, I was on the phone with 911, I didn’t know where the blood was coming from, I didn’t know if he was stabbed.”
The couple had previously reported concerns about large crowds and late-night parties to the police, but their complaints have not resulted in any significant changes. Hurchick emphasized the urgent need for increased police presence and stricter regulations, such as locking the park at night.
Philadelphia has been grappling with a surge in retail and car thefts, although assaults and robberies have decreased this year. However, retail theft has increased by a third, with over 11,700 incidents reported. Car thefts have also spiked, doubling from the previous year to over 16,600 cases.
Additionally, the city is facing a drug and homeless crisis. In areas like Kensington, homeless drug users openly inject themselves during daylight hours. The emergence of a new drug called Xylazine, known as “tranq” on the streets, has further complicated the situation. This animal tranquilizer does not respond to Narcan, making emergency responses more challenging.
As Harris and Hurchick continue to recover from this traumatic incident, they hope that their story will shed light on the need for improved safety measures and a stronger police presence in their neighborhood.
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