Man accused of assaulting, shouting racist remarks at Asian man in Chinatown

Man accused of assaulting, shouting racist remarks at Asian man in Chinatown

According to police, they got several calls about the suspect attacking an Asian man and shouting anti-Asian remarks. 

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are investigating a "racial incident" after an Asian man was assaulted in Chinatown.

It happened on the 300 block of North 10th Street Tuesday around 7:40 p.m.

According to police, they got several calls about the suspect attacking an Asian man and shouting anti-Asian remarks. 

Police say the suspect was tased and taken into custody. He was transported to Jefferson for evaluation.

The 64-year-old victim was not injured. The investigation is ongoing.

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