Youth Violent Crime Up in Hawaii

Published on November 10, 2005 By Texas Wahine In Current Events

November 9, 2005 -- Oahu, Hawaii

An 8 year old boy was savagely attacked yesterday on the island of Oahu by an assailant wielding an unusual weapon that has been described by authorities as a wooden toy snake.

The attack, which left the boy with severe facial wounds, took place inside the child's home. While there has been no confirmation from authorities, sources close to the victim have suggested that the boy's attacker was his 5 year old brother. There were no eye witnesses, but the alleged attacker, when questioned by authorities, confessed his guilt.

Motive for the attack is still unclear, but the alleged attacker indicated to authorities that he became enraged when the victim would not allow him to participate in the video game that the victim had been playing. The victim, speaking to authorities involved with the case, has stated that the video game being played prior to the attack was Animal Crossing. He also noted that Animal Crossing is a one player game.

The victim received a broad linear welt and small lacerations down the side of his face, and was taken to the kitchen where he was treated and released. Authorities have recovered the weapon believed to have been used in the attack and are currently running tests on it.

The family of the victim, and of the alleged attacker, requested that their identity remain anonymous, but did release this statement:

We are sickened by the brutality of this attack. We will do anything we can to make sure that our child's attacker pays for his crime. We confronted him and asked him why he would do such a horrible thing, and he said, "I don't know." How can he not know why he whipped his brother in the face with a wooden snake? We are just appalled. We demand that he be held accountable.

Latest reports indicate that the victim has made a full recovery but remains very angry. Local residents are concerned that retaliation may be imminent. They have vowed to work together to stop this damaging cycle of violence that has plagued Hawaii youth.

Comments (Page 2)

dynamaso

on Nov 14, 2005

Back at you, Tex.

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