[07-31-2022] San Francisco County, CA – 70-Year-old Woman Attacked in Housing Complex at San Francisco

A 70-year-old woman was viciously assaulted by multiple attackers in broad daylight in San Francisco on Sunday, July 31, 2022.

The attack occurred around 5:00 p.m. at a housing complex in San Francisco.

According to the victim, Mrs. Ren, four young people asked her the time and followed her.

Since she does not speak English and was unsure if the suspects understood her, she claims she said 5 o’clock and then went on to show them her watch.

The four people searched her body, and the victim quickly realized they were up to no good.

That’s when the suspects discovered Mrs. Ren had an iPhone 7, according to Mrs. Ren.

The suspects followed Mrs. Ren into the elevator when she refused to put down the phone, as seen in the video provided by the housing complex to SFPD for use in the investigation.

Mrs. Ren gestured with her hand to show that she attempted to close the elevator doors.

They pulled the 70-year-old victim down after showing signs of anger.

Mrs. Ren received a powerful kick to the face while already on the ground.

They repeatedly struck her head with their fists before pulling her to the ground and kicking her.

The suspects reappeared when Mrs. Ren tried to hide in the hallway but was unable to shut the door. The plan was to steal her keys and alternately attack the senior, not to take her watch or earrings.

According to the SFPD, the Community Engagement Division is assisting the family and providing them with resources to help them recover and heal.

Elder Abuse Statistics

Elder abuse can take many forms; in this case, physical abuse was involved. Elder abuse refers to the victim’s physical contact with the abuser. A person can be physically harmed by punching, slapping, or hitting another person. They may also be implying that they are being abused or extorted by using physical restraints.

Elder abuse is a widespread problem in California, as it is across the country. Elder abuse, defined as the maltreatment of someone because of their age, affects one out of every ten Americans over the age of 60. According to one estimate, five million people in the United States are victims of elder abuse each year. Abuse incidents are reported by only one in twenty-four people.

The California Department of Social Services receives reports of 31.9% of all incidents of elder abuse in the state, compared to the national average of 38.5%.

Section 368(c) of the California Penal Code punishes anyone who intentionally causes or permits emotional or physical harm to an elderly person. Adults who are dependent on you but are unable to provide for themselves are also covered by this provision.

San Francisco County Elder Abuse Lawyers

Elderly people are not always treated with the respect and dignity they deserve. Because of their advanced age, criminals see an opportunity to exploit them through schemes and fraud or by simply assaulting and robbing them.

An elderly person can be tricked into buying a product, deceived into thinking they have won a large prize, or posing as their primary caretaker to gain unwarranted access to their property.

Any form of elder abuse is a direct attack on the fabric of our society. It is possible to achieve your legal goals while also ensuring the safety and well-being of a loved one with the assistance of an elder abuse injury lawyer in California.

Our San Francisco County elder abuse lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to aggressively defend the rights of injured elderly. Call us at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form to speak with an attorney.