U.S. News

Serial Hammer Attacker Shot on Busy NYC Street After Charging Cops

Split Second

David Baril carried out a string of terrifying random attacks on women in New York. When he raised the claw hammer above a stricken female officer, he was gunned down in three seconds.

articles/2015/05/14/serial-hammer-attacker-shot-on-busy-nyc-street-after-charging-cops/150513-daly-hammer-tease_to3u2n
Photo Illustration by The Daily Beast

The man had on a camouflage mask as well as a black hoodie, and that was enough to get the notice of the two cops.

Police Officer Lauren O’Rourke and Police Officer Geraldo Casaigne also observed that the man matched the general physical description of a maniac who had randomly attacked...

We think “subscriber” would look good on you. Join now to unlock access.

Don't miss this subscriber exclusive article.