Teen's Arrest in Hazelwood East High School Brawl: Will Charges be Upgraded to Adult Status?

A 15-year-old accused of severely beating another teen near Hazelwood East High School may be charged as an adult, pending a decision by a St. Louis County juvenile court judge. Outrage mounted as a video of the incident went viral, with the victim remaining in critical condition. The Hazelwood School District condemned the incident and offered support, while a parent expressed concerns about ongoing violence and bullying at the school. The decision on whether the accused teen will be charged as an adult rests with the juvenile court judge.