A Missouri teenager was caught on camera in critical condition after repeatedly slamming his head into a concrete road during a large brawl at an off-campus high school.
St. Louis Police Department Public Information Officer Vera Clay said the fight involving the teenager, whose identity has not been released, occurred around 2:30 p.m. Friday at an intersection just north of Hazelwood High School. ) told Fox 2 Now.
devastating Video of the brawl posted online Two teenage girls were shown fighting on a residential road, with one pushing the other to the ground and punching each other.
The victim was seen trying to push the attacker away as the girl continued to call him “bitch” and hit him repeatedly.
The assailant then straddled the victim and repeatedly smashed his head against the concrete road, causing onlookers to hear cries of “damn”.
Soon, the victim was seen lying motionless on the ground as others continued to fight around her.
When the camera finally pans back, the victim, wearing a white hoodie and blue jeans, appears to be convulsing.
By the time police arrived at the scene, officers found the girl with severe head injuries, Clay said.
The victim was then taken to a local hospital, where he was listed in critical condition, according to Fox 2 Now.
Another 15-year-old girl, who was not identified, was later taken into custody on suspicion of assault, Clay said.
An investigation into the fight is ongoing, she said.
The newspaper contacted the St. Louis Police Department for more information.
James Clark, vice president of public safety and community affairs for the Urban League, called the incident “a glimpse into the spirituality and culture of young people.”
“Social pressure is socially dysfunctional,” he says. told KSDK.
“Who can have the loudest voice? Who can be the most destructive?” he asked, emphasizing the need to change the community’s values.
A Hazelwood School District official said, “It’s a tragedy that any child would be injured.
School officials said in a statement to Fox 2 Now: “Bullying and conflict in our community is an issue that we all need to take ownership of and work toward solutions for the benefit of our children.” Ta.
“The Hazelwood School District extends its deepest condolences to everyone involved and will provide additional emotional support from our Outreach and Crisis Management Team to those in need,” they added.
In the meantime, school officials are asking members of the community to “please be kind and respectful to the families involved during this difficult time.” [to] We pledge to support efforts for the betterment of our entire community. ”
