The victim was jumped as he was talking on his cell phone around 10:45 p.m. near McWhorter and Lafayette streets, police said.
The victim blacked out during the attack and his cell phone was gone when he regained consciousness, He was taken to University Hospital for treatment and released.
Pictures of the suspects are attached. Anyone with information is asked to call police 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477) or 1-877-NWK-GUNS (1-877-695-4867). All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.
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