press release.On June 22, Serrano, 18, allegedly attacked the victim in a park in North Bergen, N.J. Authorities said in the release that Serrano had just met the victim and allegedly wanted to kill him for being gay.Serrano allegedly punched and kicked the victim, knocking out some of the victim’s teeth and causing several fractures.
He then allegedly attempted to strangle the victim.Serrano is also accused of taking the victim’s phone and $8 in cash.A passerby found the victim unconscious at 5 a.m.
on June 22.“This defendant is charged with attempting to kill a complete stranger because he thought the man was gay,” said Attorney General Grewal in the release.