Rape suspect turns himself in a day after family's emotional cry for help
The rape occurred Aug. 10 near the corner of Prospect Avenue and East 170th Street in Crotona Park East.
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An 18-year-old Bronx man was arrested Wednesday morning, after police say he raped a 15-year-old girl.
The incident occurred on Aug. 10. Police say Zahir Goodman raped the teenager near the corner of Prospect Avenue and East 170th Street in Crotona Park East. Video shows the suspect later fleeing the scene.
Loved ones told News 12 the victim had gone to hang out with a friend, when the friend's boyfriend offered her a drink. They said the victim felt threatened and drank the unknown liquid, feeling off shortly after.
According to the family, the friend stood there while her boyfriend raped the victim, then put her in a car to go home.
The family of the victim pleaded for justice Tuesday afternoon.
"I can't sleep at night. She's only 15. Please get justice for my daughter," said Diana Delgado, the victim's mother.
Goodman turned himself in just after 9 a.m. Wednesday at the 41 Precinct. He faces two counts of rape, two counts of sex abuse, sexual misconduct and harassment charges, according to the NYPD.
