92-year-old woman attacked, killed in Queens

Queens woman murdered

The NYPD is investigating the assault of a 92-year-old woman outside her home in Queens. She died from her wounds. Reported by Linda Schmidt

NEW YORK - The NYPD is on the hunt for the man who attacked a 92-year-old woman who later died from the injuries sustained during the assault.

Additional photos and video of the suspect taken in the area of 101 Avenue and 130 Street after the assault, were released by police Thursday.

Maria Fuertes was standing outside her home on 127th Street in Jamaica just after midnight on Monday when the suspect approached her from behind, assaulted her and knocked her to the ground, according to police.

92-year-old woman attacked, killed in Queens

Additonal photos and video of the suspect were released by police Thursday.

Police responded to a 911 call about a woman lying on the ground and found Fuertes unresponsive. She had sustained injuries to her neck and back.

The suspect is described as having a medium complexion, average build, black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, dark-colored pants and black shoes.

If you know anything about the assault that could lead police to the suspect, contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or visit NYPDCrimeStoppers.com or on Twitter @NYPDTips.

The NYPD says all calls will be kept strictly confidential.

The suspect is described as having a medium complexion, average build, black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, dark colored pants and black shoes.