Three Juveniles Charged in Marion Teen Assault Caught on Video

Overview

• Police in Marion say three juveniles now face charges of battery resulting in serious bodily injury tied to the recorded attack.
• One suspect is in custody at a juvenile detention center in Fort Wayne, and two others will be detained once a judge issues placement orders.
• Investigators say they worked with Grant County Juvenile Probation to identify those involved and have referred the case to juvenile court, which keeps records closed to the public.
• The widely shared clip shows several teens surrounding a boy under a bridge as they use racial slurs and slap him while he raises his hands and pleads to leave.
• Police say the victim is an autistic teen, and residents are organizing support and anti-bullying efforts as detectives continue to seek tips from the public.