A disturbing video captured in a public park in Greenwich, Connecticut shows a white teenage girl being brutally beaten by two black girls. The attack reportedly occurred after the victim used a racial slur towards the assailants. The video, obtained by ABC 7, shows the victim being punched and dragged while onlookers shout and record the violence. The victim is seen sitting up and engaging in a verbal altercation with others in the crowd, at one point using a racial slur.
The violence escalates as the victim is once again attacked, this time with the attackers appearing to beat her until she falls unconscious. Onlookers are heard on the video screaming for the attackers to stop as the intensity of the assault increases. Police responded to calls about the incident and found the victim lying on the ground. She was taken to a hospital and treated for minor injuries. The motive behind the attack is still unknown, as police investigate why the violence occurred.
Following the incident, two people have been arrested and five others have been identified as being involved in the attack. Additional charges are pending for others involved in the assault, as law enforcement takes action against those responsible. The individuals believed to have participated in the beating are from Greenwich, Stamford, and Port Chester, according to authorities. The police department is working to ensure that all involved are arrested and referred to court for their actions.
Greenwich’s First Selectman Fred Camillo described the attack as a concerning phenomenon, noting that people are assaulting others while videotaping the incidents as if it were a game. He emphasized that the town is taking the assault seriously, with multiple entities within the police department investigating the incident. The assault, which took place in a public park, has sparked outrage and concern within the community as people grapple with the senseless violence and the motivations behind such vicious attacks. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of understanding and addressing the root causes of violence in society.
