September 7th 2023.
This is an incredibly disturbing story. A 14-year-old white teenager has been indicted on an attempted murder charge after an incident at Goose Pond in Chatham, Massachusetts. According to NBC News, the incident is being considered “racially motivated” and is even more heartbreaking when considering the events that took place.
The suspect and another teenage accomplice allegedly threw rocks at a Black child, called him a racial slur, and referred to him as George Floyd when the victim said he couldn’t breathe. The teen was reportedly lured to the pond under the guise of friendship, but upon arrival, he was told to ride his bike into the water. The suspect then began throwing rocks at the boy, forcing him into the water, and proceeded to dunk him several times until he grew tired and frightened for his life. All the while, the victim repeatedly shouted that he couldn’t swim.
The victim also stated in a statement that, “water went into my mouth and my nose and I could not breathe. So I shouted out that I can’t breathe over and over and tried to get his hand off me.” Witnesses of the incident corroborated the victim’s story and one who stepped in to intervene claims that the 14-year-old suspect “was sneering and had a grin on his face.”
The town officials of Chatham have made it clear that they do not condone this type of behavior and do not believe that it reflects the true nature of their community. In a statement, the Chatham Select Board said, “We condemn all acts of violence, particularly those directed at children. Our thoughts are with the victim and their family, and we are here to support them in any way we can moving forward.”
The alleged actions of this 14-year-old white teenager are absolutely unacceptable and should not be tolerated. This heartbreaking incident should serve as a reminder that we must continue to work towards a society where everyone is treated with respect, regardless of their race.
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