Dog Owner Indicted For Attack On NYC Pizzeria Worker: DA

NEW YORK CITY — A pit bull owner, who attacked a New York City pizzeria worker last month and whose dog bit the man multiple times during a flight, has been indicted on charges, prosecutors said.

Tyshaun Watson, 35, has been charged with attempted murder and assault, prosecutors said.

The incident happened on Aug. 19 around 9:45 p.m inside Roma Pizzeria at 144 5th Ave. in the Flatiron District, police said.

The worker told Watson to leave the pizzeria twice after his dog came into the pizzeria unleashed.

The two got into an argument which soon turned into a brawl, police said.

Watson became irate and walked behind the counter, and punched the worker’s head, tackled him to the ground and continued to strike him while his dog bit him, prosecutors said.

Watson left the victim unconscious on the ground.

He was later apprehended and arrested at the scene.

As alleged, Tyshaun Watson brutally attacked a pizzeria manager, almost killing him. No employee should have their life threatened when they are working and serving their community,” District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in a statement. “My Office will continue to hold those accountable who use violence against Manhattan workers. I hope the victim heals from this egregious attack.”

The victim was transported to Bellevue Hospital where he was treated for significant bruising and swelling to his face, bleeding in his brain, facial fractures, and multiple dog bite wounds. He remained intubated and in a medically induced coma for approximately two weeks.