A Bronx teenager who beat a 69-year-old homeless man to death after he catcalled his girlfriend is due to appear in court tomorrow morning.
Branlee Gonzalez, 18, handed himself into police after they released CCTV footage of the assault.
Gonzalez is accused of attacking Lucio Bravo and his 39-year-old friend in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Branlee Gonzalez, pictured, was charged with attempted murder following the assault
He is accused of attacking two homeless men after they catcalled his girlfriend
Gonzalez handed himself into police after they released CCTV footage of the attack
Bravo suffered massive brain injuries following the assault and died in hospital over the weekend.
The second man was treated for extensive bruising.
According to police, the teenager attacked the pair after they 'whistled and catcalled' his girlfriend.
CCTV footage of the incident shows the girl trying to drag Gonzalez away from the man as he is being repeatedly punched.
Gonzalez was arrested on Monday on assault charges and he being held in custody, although records show he is being held on one count of attempted murder.
He is due to appear in Manhattan Criminal Court tomorrow.
Gonzalez is due to appear in Manhattan Criminal Court tomorrow morning
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