Missouri Teen's Brutal Assault Caught on Video Sparks Call for Adult Charges

A 15-year-old Missouri boy is in critical condition after a brutal attack captured on video, prompting the state's attorney general to demand the teen be tried as an adult.

A disturbing video has emerged from Missouri, showing the brutal assault of a 15-year-old boy. The attack has sparked outrage and prompted the state's attorney general to call for the assailant to be tried as an adult.

The video, obtained by Fox News, shows the victim being repeatedly punched and kicked in the head by another teenager. The victim is left unconscious and bloodied on the ground.

Missouri Teen's Brutal Assault Caught on Video Sparks Call for Adult Charges

The incident occurred on June 29th in the town of Camdenton, Missouri. The victim, whose name has not been released, was taken to a local hospital in critical condition. He is currently being treated for severe head injuries.

The suspect, a 15-year-old boy, was arrested shortly after the attack. He has been charged with first-degree assault, a felony that carries a maximum sentence of life in prison.

Missouri Teen's Brutal Assault Caught on Video Sparks Call for Adult Charges

However, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt is calling for the suspect to be tried as an adult. In a statement released on Friday, Schmitt said that the "brutal and senseless" attack warrants the most severe punishment possible.

"This was not a simple fight," Schmitt said. "This was an intentional act of violence that left a young boy fighting for his life."

Missouri Teen's Brutal Assault Caught on Video Sparks Call for Adult Charges

Schmitt argued that the suspect should be tried as an adult because he "knew what he was doing" and "intended to cause serious bodily harm."

The decision on whether to try the suspect as an adult will ultimately be made by the local prosecutor. However, Schmitt's statement puts pressure on the prosecutor to seek the maximum possible penalty.

Missouri Teen's Brutal Assault Caught on Video Sparks Call for Adult Charges

The victim's family has expressed outrage over the attack and is demanding justice for their son.

"We are beyond devastated," the victim's mother said. "Our son is fighting for his life, and the person who did this should be punished to the fullest extent of the law."

The suspect's family has not commented on the charges or the attorney general's statement.

The attack has brought renewed attention to the issue of juvenile crime in Missouri. Some lawmakers are calling for tougher penalties for juvenile offenders, while others argue that a more rehabilitative approach is needed.

The Missouri legislature is currently considering several bills that would toughen penalties for juvenile offenders. However, it remains to be seen whether these bills will be passed into law.

The attack on the 15-year-old boy is a tragic reminder of the dangers of violence and the need for effective juvenile justice policies. The outcome of the case will be closely watched by both the victim's family and law enforcement officials.