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CLEVELAND —
A young couple says they were attacked while walking home after school, all because they are an interracial couple.
"Absolutely that's why they were assaulted," said the female victims mother. The girl is African American and the boy is Caucasian. Both are 18 years of age and honor students at Max Hayes High School.
On Wednesday afternoon, they exited a bus near W. 50th and Memphis Avenue.
According to the police report, a group of eight boys ranging in age from 15 to 19, from James Ford Rhodes High School, followed the couple south on W. 50th Street. The suspects were making insulting, vulgar and aggressive comments like, "You're cute but I'm gonna punch him in the face."
Minutes later, the boys made good on that threat, but instead -- they punched the female victim in the face.
Her boyfriend defended her and was then viciously punched and kicked by the mob, the report said.
Neighbors called 911, but say police did not immediately respond.
"It's sad," said Gill James, "But you can't depend on them."
Meanwhile, the female victim helped her boyfriend walk to a family member's house on the street, where relatives rushed him to Fairview Hospital.
The boys injuries were so severe, doctors quickly had the victim life-flighted to the Level 1 Trauma Center at MetroHealth Medical Center.
"He was badly injured and in ICU," said the girl's mother, "It's terrible! He is such a nice guy. A guy any parent would want to date their child."
The male victim on Friday was upgraded to good condition. He is expected to remain hospitalized for a few more days.
Cleveland police report that 5 of the 8 suspects have been apprehended. They face charges of felonious assault.
Police are looking for the remaining suspects. Anonymous information can be given to Crime Stoppers by calling (216) 252-7463 or by text messaging to Text TIP657.
CLEVELAND —
A young couple says they were attacked while walking home after school, all because they are an interracial couple.
"Absolutely that's why they were assaulted," said the female victims mother. The girl is African American and the boy is Caucasian. Both are 18 years of age and honor students at Max Hayes High School.
On Wednesday afternoon, they exited a bus near W. 50th and Memphis Avenue.
According to the police report, a group of eight boys ranging in age from 15 to 19, from James Ford Rhodes High School, followed the couple south on W. 50th Street. The suspects were making insulting, vulgar and aggressive comments like, "You're cute but I'm gonna punch him in the face."
Minutes later, the boys made good on that threat, but instead -- they punched the female victim in the face.
Her boyfriend defended her and was then viciously punched and kicked by the mob, the report said.
Neighbors called 911, but say police did not immediately respond.
"It's sad," said Gill James, "But you can't depend on them."
Meanwhile, the female victim helped her boyfriend walk to a family member's house on the street, where relatives rushed him to Fairview Hospital.
The boys injuries were so severe, doctors quickly had the victim life-flighted to the Level 1 Trauma Center at MetroHealth Medical Center.
"He was badly injured and in ICU," said the girl's mother, "It's terrible! He is such a nice guy. A guy any parent would want to date their child."
The male victim on Friday was upgraded to good condition. He is expected to remain hospitalized for a few more days.
Cleveland police report that 5 of the 8 suspects have been apprehended. They face charges of felonious assault.
Police are looking for the remaining suspects. Anonymous information can be given to Crime Stoppers by calling (216) 252-7463 or by text messaging to Text TIP657.