Hazelwood East High School Violence: Legal and Safety Concerns Arise

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, prompting extra security at the school and police investigation of threats. The Hazelwood School District condemned the incident and urged resolution, while a parent expressed concerns about ongoing violence and bullying at the school.