A Missouri teenager named Kaylee Gain was brutally beaten near Hazelwood East High School in St. Louis County. The incident was captured in a viral social media video, showing Gain being repeatedly punched and slammed to the ground by another teen. Gain suffered a severe head injury and was hospitalized in critical condition. A 15-year-old girl was arrested on assault charges the day after the fight. Gain is now out of the intensive care unit but has limited speech and mobility. She has been engaging in speech therapy and short walks with the assistance of hospital staff.
There have been rumors circulating on social media about the altercation that led to Gain’s hospitalization. However, an attorney for her family clarified that Gain’s mother was not present at the scene of the fight. It was confirmed that Gain had been involved in a previous fight on March 7, which led to both girls being suspended. It is unclear whether the brawl on March 8 was retaliation for the earlier incident. Gain’s parents are calling for the 15-year-old girl who assaulted their daughter to be tried as an adult. They believe that this is the most appropriate way to provide justice for Kaylee.
St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell and Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey have both commented on the incident, condemning the violence in the video. Bell described the fight as “sickening” and the video as “difficult to watch.” Bailey called it a “deranged display of violence” that should be punished to the fullest extent of the law. However, it has not been confirmed whether the 15-year-old will be tried as an adult. Gain’s family is seeking justice for their daughter as she continues to recover from her injuries and work on regaining her speech and mobility.
The attorney for Gain’s family provided updates on her condition, stating that she has started speech therapy and has been able to engage in limited verbal conversations. Although she is still unable to walk on her own, Gain has gone on a few short walks with the help of hospital staff. Despite her progress, she does not recall the details of the altercation that led to her hospitalization. The family is hoping for a resolution that will bring accountability to the teenager who was arrested in connection with the assault. They are advocating for her to be tried as an adult in order to ensure that justice is served for Kaylee.
The incident involving Kaylee Gain has garnered widespread attention due to the disturbing nature of the video that captured the violent attack. Gain’s parents have been vocal in their calls for the 15-year-old to face adult charges for her role in the assault. Authorities have not yet made a decision on how the accused teenager will be tried. The attention from both local officials and the public underscores the severity of the situation and the need for accountability and justice for victims of such violence. As Gain continues her recovery, her family remains committed to seeking justice for their daughter and ensuring that those responsible for her injuries are held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.
