COMPTON, Calif. (AP) ― Officials say two taggers spray painted a 6-year-old boy's face and body after he spotted them scrawling gang signs on a wall in the Willowbrook area north of Compton.
L.A. County Sheriff's Captain James Hellmold says the boy suffered burns to his eyes in the June 25 attack and was sprayed over his arms and other parts of his body. Hellmold says he suffered no permanent damage and is doing well.
One of the suspects, a 15-year-old accused of dispensing the spray, was arrested Tuesday and charged with assault with a caustic chemical, kidnapping and felony vandalism. His accomplice, who allegedly restrained the boy, remains at large. Sheriff's deputies estimate him to be between 15 and 17 years old.
L.A. County Sheriff's Captain James Hellmold says the boy suffered burns to his eyes in the June 25 attack and was sprayed over his arms and other parts of his body. Hellmold says he suffered no permanent damage and is doing well.
One of the suspects, a 15-year-old accused of dispensing the spray, was arrested Tuesday and charged with assault with a caustic chemical, kidnapping and felony vandalism. His accomplice, who allegedly restrained the boy, remains at large. Sheriff's deputies estimate him to be between 15 and 17 years old.
