This morning, a Missouri teen is fighting for her life after she was brutally beaten near her high school in St. Louis. The incident, which was captured on video by a bystander, has shocked the community and sparked calls for justice.
The victim, a young girl whose identity has not been disclosed, was thrown to the ground, punched repeatedly, and had her head slammed into the sidewalk. The violent nature of the attack has left her in critical condition with a severe head injury.
Authorities have made an arrest in connection with the assault. The suspect, a 15-year-old girl, has been taken into custody, but her identity has not been released to the public. There are growing demands for the suspect to be tried as an adult due to the severity of the crime.
The disturbing video of the incident has gone viral, although its graphic content has prevented it from being widely shared. Still shots from the video show the suspect attacking the victim on the ground, including the disturbing moment when the victim's head is repeatedly struck against the concrete.
The assault took place last Friday afternoon, prompting a swift response from law enforcement. Upon arriving at the scene, police found the victim lying on the ground and immediately transported her to the hospital for urgent medical care.
Missouri's attorney general has expressed solidarity with the victim and called for the perpetrator to face serious consequences. The attorney general stated, 'The criminals should be charged and tried as an adult. If the victim's condition worsens, the offense should be treated as a homicide.'
One particularly distressing aspect of the video is the presence of bystanders who witnessed the attack but did not intervene to help the victim. The footage shows individuals continuing to fight while the victim lay motionless on the ground, underscoring the need for greater awareness and action in cases of violence.
This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of standing up against violence and advocating for the safety and well-being of all individuals in our communities.
