*The Missouri teenager whom a fellow classmate violently assaulted in a viral video is in critical condition with brain damage.
.The victim was “left alone on the ground to convulse” after her attacker slammed her head numerous times against the pavement, according to a GoFundeMe page.
We reported earlier that the St. Louis County Police Department in Missouri confirmed the arrest of a 15-year-old Black girl involved in a violent assault. The unidentified minor is facing assault charges and is currently detained in the St. Louis Family Court, Washington Examiner reports. The altercation was recorded on video and quickly spread across social media platforms over the weekend, garnering viral attention.
The clip shows the girl repeatedly slamming the head of a white teenager named Kaylee on the concrete, leaving her on the ground convulsing. The incident occurred on Friday near Hazelwood East High School in Hazelwood, a suburb of St. Louis.
According to the family’s fundraiser, the victim has a skull fracture and damage to her frontal lobe. She remains in critical condition with significant brain bleeding.
“We will not know the extent of the brain damage that has occurred until she wakes up,” the page read.
The Hazelwood School District made a statement about the incident, saying, “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.”
The school district added, “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.”
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has urged for reforms within the state’s juvenile justice system following the disturbing video.
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