Last month, a 56-year-old man was attacked by a group of teenagers while riding his bike in Kent, Washington. KIRO-TV reported:However, after being admitted to hospital, the victim's health condition deteriorated and he died on Sunday, it said.
No one has been taken into custody yet, according to KIRO.
A witness tried to intervene by honking the horn, but the suspects continued to beat the man unconscious, according to the sheriff's office.
According to the police department, officers responded to the scene just after 9 p.m. on August 22 after receiving multiple reports of an assault by a group of minors.
Witnesses said three or four boys attacked the victim, who was riding a bicycle.
The sheriff's office said the suspects had already fled the scene by the time officers arrived.
A witness tried to intervene by honking the horn, but the suspects continued to beat the man unconscious, according to the sheriff's office.
The victim was treated by the Puget Sound Fire Department and taken to a hospital where he is listed in stable condition.
However, KIRO said the victim's health deteriorated following the assault and he died on Sunday.
Kent police are actively pursuing leads and are asking the public for help, the department said. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Kent police tip line at 253-856-5808, KIRO said.
How are people responding?
KIRO's Facebook post about the victim's death has generated nearly 100 comments, and as you might expect, observers are outraged.
- “It's time to start charging parents [a] child [is] “Negligence of an accomplice or child under 18,” one commenter said. Written“This problem won't stop unless parents are partially responsible… Parents don't care.”
- “Someone's going to be missing for a long time,” said another commenter. stated“There is no need to commit violence to the point of death. Punks should not advocate this. [was] It wasn't a coincidence, I really had to give it my all.”
- “Amazing,” said another commenter cried“I want you to capture this beast.[s] And give them the punishment they deserve.”
- “Maybe it's time to imprison these kids for life instead of releasing them,” said another commenter. Provided.
- “So sad,” another commenter wrote. said“What on earth is going on with kids these days?? Oh my goodness.”
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