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Jaheim David arrested in connection to sucker punch assault at Kings Plaza Mall in Brooklyn

Bystanders look on after man sucker punched at Brooklyn mall
Bystanders look on after man sucker punched at Brooklyn mall 01:20

NEW YORK -- A suspect has been arrested in a brutal assault that was caught on camera at a Brooklyn mall.

Police say 21-year-old Jaheim David, of Brooklyn, has been arrested in connection to the Aug. 20 incident at the Kings Plaza Mall.

Video shows two people walk up behind a 36-year-old man, then, unprovoked, one of them punches the man in the head, knocking him to the ground.

Police say the victim suffered serious injuries but was taken to a local medical center in stable condition.

David has been charged with assault.

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