Man Killed After Being Assaulted In Back Of Cab In Brooklyn: NYPD

BROOKLYN, NY — A 53-year-old man died on Tuesday after he was found beaten in the back of a livery cab in Brooklyn, police said.

Michael Shelonchik was found unresponsive in the back of the vehicle around 6:15 p.m. at the intersection of West 5th Street and Neptune Avenue in Coney Island, police said.

Police believe Shelonchik was in the cab when two men opened a door and began assaulting him.

Shelonchik was transported to Maimonides Medical Center, where he later died.

According to multiple media reports, the victim may have suffered a medical episode after the incident.

No arrests have been made as of Wednesday evening. A description of the two suspects were not readily available.

The city's medical examiner will determine the cause of death.

It is unclear at this time whether Shelonchik knew his attackers.

This is a developing story. This post may be updated.