A teenage boy was left in a pool of blood after four other teens attacked him in China. The incident in Tai’an City, Shandong Province, has ignited public anger and concern across China as claims surfaced that the government is attempting to keep the attack quiet.
According to USA Crime, the teen was brutally beaten in Taishan District on April 25. During the assault, the victim, believed to be 16 or 17 years old, was stabbed with a kitchen knife.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as terrifying, with the attackers loudly shouting threats and appearing to celebrate after the beating. Footage from the incident shows the group pushing the boy to the ground as they punched and kicked him while bystanders watched without intervening.
At one point, one of the suspects, wearing a mask, runs away toward the onlookers while the other three continue to beat the teen who lies on the ground. When the others begin to disperse, the suspect returns, running toward the teen with a stick, and proceeds to hit him with it.
This results in some leaving assailants to continue the beating. The video goes on to show the boy lying in a pool of blood as someone who appears to be an officer checks him. The boy notably has a blood-soaked leg, indicating a severe wound somewhere along his lower half.
The teen was transported to the hospital, where he was admitted in critical condition. He is currently relying on a heart-lung machine in the ICU, according to the report. He was reportedly stabbed with a kitchen knife, but the report did not disclose where exactly he sustained the injury.
It is alleged that authorities have moved swiftly to control the narrative. USA Crime reported that the victim’s family had posted videos online seeking help and justice, but their content was soon deleted, and their social media accounts were reportedly shut down. Additionally, official Chinese media reportedly have not covered the event, sparking accusations of censorship and attempts to silence the case.
Despite these efforts, public outrage continues to grow. The report disclosed that independent internet users and bloggers have kept the story alive online, demanding justice and calling for severe punishment for the attackers.
Many citizens are also questioning the government’s transparency. Reports also state that the attack appeared random, with no previous connection between the suspects and the victim, per USA Crime.
