Man beats NYC pizzeria worker while pit bull attacks

On August 19, a violent incident occurred at a pizzeria in Manhattan when Tyshaun Watson, 35, was involved in a brutal attack on the restaurant's manager. The confrontation began after Watson was informed that his pit bull could not enter the establishment. Following a heated argument, Watson allegedly threw the first punch, tackling the 47-year-old manager to the ground. The assault escalated as Watson continued to punch the manager while his dog bit him, leaving the staff unable to intervene. The attack lasted approximately five minutes, culminating in Watson putting the manager in a chokehold and slamming him outside the pizzeria. Once outside, Watson kicked and stomped on the manager's face against the concrete. The victim sustained severe injuries, including facial fractures, brain bleeding, and dog bites, leading to a medically induced coma for two weeks. Although he has since been removed from intubation, he remains on oxygen and is in critical condition. In court, prosecutors revealed that Watson taunted the unconscious victim, referring to him derogatorily as he left the scene. Surveillance footage captured the entire incident, which has led to Watson being charged with attempted murder in the second degree. He has a prior arrest for criminal possession of stolen property but has not faced serious charges since then. Prosecutors are seeking a 25-year prison sentence, along with five years of supervised release. Watson's actions have raised significant concerns about public safety and the treatment of animals in such violent situations, highlighting the need for stricter regulations regarding dog ownership and public behavior.