Nine teens arrested over brutal beating of three Marines on California beach
Nine teenagers have been arrested following the brutal on-camera beating of three Marines on a California beach over the Memorial Day weekend. The group of minors attacked the off-duty Marines after they asked them to stop lighting fireworks which had hit one of them in the face. Investigators were able to use video footage of the 40-strong mob attack to track down the juvenile suspects. Four males and one female were charged with assault with a deadly weapon and were admitted to a juvenile hall, whilst the remaining four were charged with misdemeanor assault and battery. San Clemente Mayor Chris Duncan confirmed that the main suspects had been apprehended, but cautioned that there might be others involved. The attack on the Marines has resonated nationally, leading to a push for stricter enforcements on perpetrators of violence.
FAQs
What was the motive behind the attack?
The group of minors attacked the off-duty Marines after they asked them to stop lighting fireworks which had hit one of them in the face.
How many attackers were there?
Up to 40 teenagers were involved in the attack, but nine were ultimately arrested.
What will happen to the juveniles who were arrested?
Four males and one female have been charged with assault with a deadly weapon and were admitted to a juvenile hall, whilst the remaining four were charged with misdemeanor assault and battery.
What was the response from the authorities?
The sheriff’s department has promised to “investigate this to the fullest”, even if the servicemen opted not to press charges.
California beach beating: Nine teens arrested for assault on three Marines
Nine teenagers have been arrested in connection with a vicious on-camera assault of three US Marines on a Californian beach over the Memorial Day weekend. The footage shows a group of teens brutally attacking the Marines, resulting in charges of assault with a deadly weapon against four of the youth, while four others are reportedly charged with misdemeanour assault and battery. Investigators used video footage of the attack to track down the apprehended teenagers, believed to be the main perpetrators. The incident occurred after the Marines asked the group to stop lighting fireworks, one of which hit one of the servicemen. The assault continued despite the Marines identifying themselves as such. The teenagers followed them and physically assaulted them after verbally berating them.