A Missouri teenager is fighting for her life after her skull was repeatedly smashed into a concrete roadway during an after school fight. Video shows a black teenage girl pummeling the child until her body went lifeless.
Fox 2 reports the victim was discovered unconscious in the street near Hazlewood East High School suffering from a “severe head injury.” Watch video of the attack below.
The St. Louis television station also reports that a 15-year-old girl has been taken into custody and is facing assault charges. There is no information on the condition of the victim.
“That video was crazy. It sounded like that girl skull cracked! Prayers to her family,” one concerned citizen wrote on social media.
“Each and everyone who was present and a participant in this matter needs to be charged accordingly. It is obvious and highly apparent, the initiation of this incident never occur in the street and only culminated there. This fight, no this assault with great bodily harm will escalate to a higher charge. Frothing indicates seizures and that strongly suggest critical brain injury. This should have never happened,” another wrote.
Many are wondering if there are racial overtones.
“I’m trying to understand how much RAGE can a kid have to wanna even fight like this,” wrote one person. “Great job parents. Where are these delinquents learning such violence? Stand up and stop it. Teach your children respect.”
The school district released the following statement:
It is a tragedy anytime children are hurt. Bullying and fighting in the community is an issue for which we all need to take ownership and work towards a resolution for the sake of our children. The Hazelwood School District offers our sincerest condolences to everyone involved, and will offer additional emotional support from our support and crisis team to those in need. We look forward to continuing to partner with our community for the sake of our children. Please be kind and respectful of the families involved during this difficult time and pledge to help work toward the betterment of our entire community.
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