TAMPA, Fla. — A sixth minor has been arrested in connection to an attack at Davis Island Dog Park on Feb. 13, according to police.
The Tampa Police Department said the two victims, who are also underaged, were in a truck when they were assaulted by the suspects. Police said the two victims and the suspects had gathered for a bonfire around 10:42 p.m. on February 13.
Detectives believe the assault was related to a prior argument earlier in the week.
According to TPD, witnesses said one teen threw a large rock at the rear window of a pickup truck while the victims were inside. Police said four of the suspects allegedly entered the truck and assaulted the passenger and removed both people from the truck.
Witnesses told police the passenger lost consciousness during the assault. The passenger was treated for serious but non-life-threatening injuries and has been released from the hospital. The driver did not suffer any injuries.
The suspects were arrested on Feb. 15 and are facing numerous charges. The sixth suspect was arrested on Monday.
Those who were arrested face charges including felony battery, attempted murder, aggravated battery, aggravated assault, and others.
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