A 17-year-old boy who was brutally beaten by a group of individuals near a Las Vegas High School has tragically passed away from his injuries.
The incident, which was captured on video, has prompted the Las Vegas Metro Police Department's homicide unit to launch an investigation, with plans to issue murder charges.
Jonathan Lewis, the father of the victim, spoke with 8 News Now on Thursday, describing the attack as a savage crime. The incident took place on Wednesday, November 1, in the vicinity of Searles Avenue, close to Rancho High School.
The Las Vegas Metro Police Department's homicide unit is currently investigating the incident, but no arrests have been made thus far.
"Violence just begets more violence, and these children don't even know what they're doing half the time," Lewis expressed. He hopes that those responsible can find forgiveness in their hearts and come to terms with their actions. Lewis added, "I just love my children with all my heart, and it's just unimaginable that we could ever come to this point."
Despite being on life support for several days, the victim's injuries were too severe for him to survive, according to Lewis. He believes that there is a failure of humanity in recognizing the importance of teaching young people how to coexist peacefully.
The family has been informed that investigators plan to charge several students involved in the beating with murder, Lewis revealed.
The initial response from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police officers was to a battery call at Searles Ave. and 21st St. near Rancho High School on November 1, as reported by KVVU-TV. Law enforcement discovered a student who was battered and bleeding from the head. He was immediately transported to a hospital in critical condition and later placed on life support before succumbing to his injuries.
Lewis emphasized that his family denounces violence as a means to resolve conflicts and believes in promoting values such as respect, kindness, compassion, and care within their community. These are the principles that the warriors of their family teach, he stated.
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