NEW YORK - A New York City pizzeria owner and his father are being hailed as heroes after they were seriously injured while intervening in a robbery attempt outside their restaurant.The NYPD says it happened outside of Louie's Pizzeria & Restaurant on Baxter Ave.
in Elmhurst, Queens.Louie Suljovic, who is also a military veteran, was working when he and his father, Charlie Suljovic, saw an elderly woman being robbed outside.Get breaking news alerts in the free FOX5NY News app! | Sign up for FOX 5 email newslettersPolice said, "Without hesitation, they jumped into action to help and were stabbed in the process."The NYPD quickly responded and caught the two robbers and other officers gave immediate medical attention to the heroes.EMS took them to Elmhurst hospital for treatment and they are recovering.The NYPD noted that Louie's remained open during the height of the pandemic and donated meals to Elmhurst Hospital staff and first responders."He and his father are among the very best New York has to offer.