Man facing attempted murder, assault charges in string of random attacks on multiple women in Brooklyn

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — A 24-year-old man has been arraigned on attempted murder, assault, and other charges in a string of random attacks on multiple women in Brooklyn, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced Tuesday.

Damally Cain was arraigned on an indictment in which he is charged with attempted murder, attempted assault, assault, attempted robbery, and attempted grand larceny. He is set to return to court on Dec. 12.

According to the investigation, at approximately 4:42 p.m. on Aug. 18, Cain allegedly attacked a 66-year-old woman near the intersection of East 40th Street and Hubbard Place in Flatlands.

After approaching the victim, Cain allegedly pulled the woman to the ground, then punched and kicked her in the face, grabbing her by the hair and slamming her head against the pavement, the DA said.

After a bystander intervened, Cain allegedly fled the scene, leaving behind several of his personal belongings, including his passport and Social Security card.

Less than 10 minutes later, at 4:50 p.m., Cain allegedly attacked a 35-year-old woman near 1707 Flatbush Avenue in East Flatbush and attempted to steal her phone and wallet, officials said.

During the assault, Cain ripped a ponytail extension off the victim’s head, threw a drink in her face and also punched her body and face.

The 66-year-old victim was taken to Mount Sinai and treated for bruising, lacerations, and an abrasion on her forehead. The 35-year-old victim refused medical attention at the scene.

Cain was also charged with assault on a separate criminal complaint for allegedly attacking a 52-year-old woman at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 18, near 1608 Flatbush Avenue in Flatlands.

According to the investigation, Cain pulled the victim to the ground, causing injuries to her elbow, knee, and back. The incident was captured on surveillance video.

Cain was arrested on Aug. 22.

"This defendant allegedly committed a series of terrifying and unprovoked attacks against multiple women, and my office is working diligently to ensure that he is no longer a danger to our community. We have no tolerance for this kind of random violence in Brooklyn," D.A. Gonzalez said.