CLEVELAND, OH – A 5-year-old girl has been brutally attacked by a group of children, leading to charges against a 10-year-old girl and a 9-year-old boy. The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office announced the charges, which include attempted murder, rape, assault, kidnapping, and strangulation.
According to officials, the two charged juveniles engaged in the attack alongside other kids. The victim’s mother, Antavia Kennibrew, expressed her desire for all involved to face prosecution.
“I pray all kids are able to get prosecuted further down the line,” she wrote on Facebook.
The assault occurred on a Saturday, during which the mother dropped her daughter off at a family member’s house. The child left the house unnoticed and was reportedly lured to a field by older children.
Kennibrew alleged the children beat her daughter, removed her hair, and assaulted her. “In that field, they beat my daughter until she was unconscious,” Kennibrew stated.
Cleveland police are investigating the incident with the Sex Crimes and Child Abuse Unit. The department noted that multiple children under the age of 10 have been identified as suspects.
The victim was eventually found by her family member, who immediately alerted authorities. The child was discovered receiving medical attention several blocks away.
Kennibrew characterized her daughter’s injuries as severe, describing her condition in detail. “Her hair was scalped from her head,” she told local media.
The young girl is undergoing therapy following the incident. Kennibrew emphasized her need for justice for her daughter, stating, “I need justice for my daughter.”
Authorities continue to investigate the matter as the community seeks answers in this shocking case.