on the night of october 18th, in crown heights brooklyn i was ambushed and jumped by a couple of assailants in what i can only assume was a case of mistaken identity or just general crime.
i had been facetiming a family member, showing them the exact block where my mom passed away — a place that already carried deep emotional weight for me. moments later, on that same block, i was attacked.
i was ambushed, beat by the back of my head, cut on my finger, rushed to the emergency room, and kept overnight while doctors ran tests. i was diagnosed with a mild concussion and head trauma, and though i’m thankful to be alive, the experience was terrifying and surreal. honestly makes me scared to leave the damn house now lol.
during the attack while i was down, my phone camera shattered, and the assailants took my backpack, opened it up, stole my neumann TLM 103 (1200 microphone) and dropped my laptop in the middle of street. thank god they didn't steal that. after that i remember brief details until the cops and the ambulance came.
this year has already been one of the hardest of my life, and this situation only made it heavier. the job market is tough and i have yet to find consistent stability & this is only making my mental health worse. it sucks. my insurance is only partially covering the ambulance and hospital bills, leaving me with medical costs i can’t manage alone.
the local authorities are investigating, but right now, my focus is on healing — physically, mentally, and financially.
any contribution, no matter how small, will help me cover medical expenses, doctor visits, etc. and get back on my feet. if you can’t donate, simply sharing this link or sending kind words means the world to me.
thank you for taking the time to read, to care, and to help me through this moment.
anything helps. — shaliek jenkins
