Woman Leaves Neighborhood After Violent Parking Spot Dispute

A woman from Queens is moving out of her Ridgewood apartment following a disturbing altercation over a parking space, which was captured on video and went viral online. The incident was reportedly instigated by a mother and daughter duo, who tried to block her car with a garbage can after she attempted to park in front of their home.

Jada McPherson, 21, described the attack as racially motivated, noting that her assailants called her racial slurs and pulled her hair so violently that she sustained hair loss. Only one neighbor, Adis Kurbegovic, intervened during the assault, trying to de-escalate the situation despite he himself having recently undergone surgery and using a cane. The other witnesses primarily filmed the violence.

The altercation began when McPherson told the women that they could not hoard parking spaces by blocking her car. In response, they and an unidentified man confronted her, escalating the situation into a physical fight, during which McPherson was repeatedly hit and injured. McPherson, who was unacquainted with her attackers prior to the incident, declined medical attention at the scene but now plans to seek hospital care.

The attackers, identified as Andreea Dumitru and her daughter Sabrina Starman, were later arrested and charged with first-degree assault and second-degree harassment. Neither responded to requests for comment.

Community members, including residents who traveled from nearby areas, organized a rally to show support for McPherson. During the event, some expressed disappointment that bystanders did not intercede, emphasizing the need for community protection and solidarity.

Local residents voiced their frustrations about the ongoing parking disputes, suggesting that if parking is a serious concern, individuals should consider relocating to areas with more available space. One rally attendee, a loss prevention worker named Brandi Fuller, arrived from Long Island to support McPherson, emphasizing that the community must stand against violence and racial slurs.

Community members also reflected on the incident’s impact, noting that it has brought the neighborhood closer together in their shared commitment to safety and justice.