St. Louis, Missouri – A 15-year-old student, Kaylee Gain, remains unconscious after being brutally attacked outside Hazelwood East High School in Spanish Lake. The incident, which occurred on March 8, resulted in Kaylee suffering a skull fracture and a brain bleed. She was seen convulsing and twitching in a video posted on social media after her head was repeatedly smashed on the pavement following a brawl near the school.
According to a statement from the family’s attorney, Bryan M. Kaemmerer, Kaylee has not yet regained consciousness, and doctors are still assessing the full extent of her injuries. The family expressed their gratitude to the medical staff for their care, as well as to the authorities and the community for their support during this difficult time.
Following the attack, the teenager responsible for assaulting Kaylee has been arrested. Missouri’s attorney general has called for her to be charged as an adult. The family emphasized the importance of seeking justice for Kaylee once she recovers and urged parents to talk to their children about the dangers of bullying and violence.
As the community comes together in support of Kaylee, the family also appealed to refrain from retaliating against anyone involved in the altercation that left Kaylee critically injured. The family’s focus remains on Kaylee’s recovery and ensuring that those responsible for the attack are held accountable for their actions.
Overall, the incident has highlighted the devastating consequences of violence and the importance of addressing bullying in schools and communities. Kaylee’s story serves as a sobering reminder of the need to promote a culture of respect and empathy in order to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.