Suspect sought in unprovoked beating of woman in Center City, 7 others arrested
Suspect sought in unprovoked beating of woman in Center City, 7 others identified
Police sources tell FOX 29's Chris O'Connell that all the suspects in the gruesome beating are believed to be between 12 and 15-years-old. The suspects who turned themselves in are a 14-year-old boy, a 14-year-old girl and a 13-year-old boy.
PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say seven of the eight young people wanted for the brutal and seemingly unprovoked beating of a woman in Center City over a week ago have been arrested.
The department on Thursday shared a surveillance photo of the only remaining unidentified suspect in the brutal assault. He is seen wearing gray sweatpants and dark-colored pants.
Authorities said three boys - ages 11, 13 and 14 - and three girls - ages 12, 13, and 14 - are charged with a number of crimes, including aggravated assault, robbery, and reckless endangerment (REAP).
Police say a 34-year-old woman was attacked by a group of at least eight juveniles near the corner of 15th and Chestnut streets. The victim's father said his daughter suffered a broken orbital bone, widespread bruising, and required stitches.
"This is not the behavior of a normal juvenile delinquent," Dr. Corse told FOX 29's Chris O'Connell. "I don’t know if they enjoyed the violence, but this behavior is just subhuman."
The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office says it has approved charges against seven of the suspect. Anyone with information on the wanted suspect should call the Philadelphia Police Department immediately.