September 13th 2023.
John Sheeran, a 14-year-old white youth, has been identified as the suspect accused of trying to drown a black teen at Goose Pond in Chatham, Massachusetts. On Monday, September 11th, Sheeran was released to the custody of his father after being indicted on charges of attempted murder and assault with a dangerous weapon.
The alleged incident occurred on July 19th and the victim claims that Sheeran and another white teen taunted him by calling him “George Floyd” as Sheeran repeatedly dunked him under the water. He also alleges that racial slurs such as “boy” were used. Other youths who were present at the pond claim to have seen Sheeran atop the black child in the water and did hear someone say “George Floyd.”
The judge has ordered Sheeran to GPS monitoring, stay with his father, report to probation regularly, and stay away from potential witnesses in the case. His lawyer believes the charges are “over the top” for the mere “horseplaying” between the youth that “got out of control.”
In response to the incident, the Chatham select board and the Monomoy Regional School District released a statement condemning the incident and affirming their commitment to diversity and inclusion. The select board said, “We do not believe that it reflects the true nature of our community, which is diverse and inclusive. We condemn all acts of violence, particularly those directed at children.”
This case serves as a reminder of the racism and violence that is still pervasive in our society. It is our responsibility to ensure that everyone in our community is safe and protected from any form of discrimination.
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