Man Attacked Near Korean Church in Midway District

A man was robbed and beaten on his way to morning prayers at a church in the Midway District early Tuesday.

The 72-year-old man, identified by fellow church members as Elder Chu, was jumped by two men along North Evergreen Street just after 5 a.m., San Diego police said.

Chu was on his way to a morning prayer service at the Korean United Presbyterian Church at the time of the attack.

San Diego police were investigating the attack. Officer said the victim suffered an injury to his lip and lost his car keys, wallet and a bag in the robbery. 

Members of the church said Chu lost some teeth and needed stitches.

The suspects fled the area in a black sedan, police said.

Pastor Paul Kang said Elder Chu would routinely open the church's door for the 5:30 a.m. prayer service.

"It's very sad," Kang said. "We are living in society where even coming to church you have to look around and street."

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