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Group of Teenagers Caught on Camera Beating Man in Kroger Parking Lot

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(WMC) - A video of a group of teenagers beating a Kroger employee in the store parking lot is circulating on Facebook.

A Kroger employee tells WMC Action News 5 that the attack happened at the Kroger near Highland Street and Poplar Avenue.

According to police, three people were jumped by a large group of teenagers who were chanting "fam mob." The group, who came from CiCi's Pizza, reportedly attacked a 25-year-old customer as he left his car to enter Kroger.

Two employees, ages 17 and 18, were attacked while trying to stop the fight. Both were "struck several times in the head and face while being knocked to the ground". The victims say large pumpkins were thrown at their heads. They both were eventually knocked unconscious.

The victims were treated on the scene for their injuries. All three refused to be taken to the hospital. The 17-year-old victim's father said his son is OK and is at home.

The Kroger manager told police the store's surveillance video can only be accessed by "loss prevention" on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Memphis Police Department Director Toney Armstrong released the following statement:

"We are fully aware of the last night's incidents. It is extremely troubling to see how many young people were involved, especially on the heels of last week's youth forum. A lot of our citizens are working to provide safe and productive alternatives for our youth. For those that choose not to take advantage of these opportunities, we will work tirelessly to identify, locate and hold you accountable. Last night's events clearly demonstrates a lack of parental controls and if warranted these parents will also be held accountable."

According to MPD, investigators with Tillman Station's GIB are working to identify the people responsible for this crime.

"We have received several statements from those who were involved. We are checking surrounding locations for available footage and we will continue to follow up on all leads," said Sgt. Karen Rudolph

Police want to know whether anyone else was approached, harassed, or injured by the teenagers. Anyone with information concerning this incident contact the Tillman Station GIB at 636-3214 or Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH.
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Here's the article with a video.

YouTube video link.

Why attack people like this? And honestly, who throws a pumpkin at someone? What are your thoughts GAF?
 
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Stupid
 
Holy shit that's a ton of people. I thought it was going to be five random jackasses or something popping out of nowhere.
 
Its just a prank. Look up the definition. You can't refute a dictionary!

They are just kids! Whatever kids do is harmless. Also parental responsibility is a myth. You can't expect that in this day and age.

What other nonsense have I read from GAF posters...oh!

Whoever rats on these kids should be shot. Snitches get stitches.
 
Vesmir said:
Its just a prank. Look up the definition. You can't refute a dictionary!

They are just kids! Whatever kids do is harmless. Also parental responsibility is a myth. You can't expect that in this day and age.

What other nonsense have I read from GAF posters...oh!

Whoever rats on these kids should be shot. Snitches get stitches.
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That security guard is a total bro. He's all, "lemme get this on video"
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then remembers he's supposed to be doing his job and hands off his phone...

Escape Goat said:
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They're right though. Someone will show up in a few minutes to make those arguments. Never fails.
 
Arcteryx said:
That security guard is a total bro. He's all, "lemme get this on video"
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then remembers he's supposed to be doing his job and hands off his phone...
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I don't understand how his first instinct - as a fucking security guard - is to whip out his phone and record. Boggles my mind
 
Vesmir said:
Its just a prank. Look up the definition. You can't refute a dictionary!

They are just kids! Whatever kids do is harmless. Also parental responsibility is a myth. You can't expect that in this day and age.

What other nonsense have I read from GAF posters...oh!

Whoever rats on these kids should be shot. Snitches get stitches.
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It's all society's fault, really.
 
I vote for jettisoning them into space. If I ruled the world and had powers man...you all would cower in fear.

Vesmir said:
Its just a prank. Look up the definition. You can't refute a dictionary!

They are just kids! Whatever kids do is harmless. Also parental responsibility is a myth. You can't expect that in this day and age.

What other nonsense have I read from GAF posters...oh!

Whoever rats on these kids should be shot. Snitches get stitches.
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It's an artform, and I hate to be the one to tell you...you are not an artist.
 
Disgusting. And who the fuck throws a pumpkin at someone? Those things are heavy. They were kicking him and throwing pumpkins at his head when he was laying on the ground.

This makes my blood boil, wtf.
 
I wish that someone would invent a program that would review a Youtuber's comment when they hit post, and will launch a large metal fist through the screen if the content of the comment is bad.
 
For once...I couldn't finish watching...

Fucking animals. Like...you have NOTHING else better to do? Why are there so many kids out that late? Why are they not home?

Those poor people could have been killed. Just awful.
 
Is the OP a troll? What does gaf think? Obviously it is horrible and disgusting to watch what else would it be.
 
As usual, teenagers are fucking dangerous in groups, and mobs are just plain bad news.

zeemumu said:
I wish that someone would invent a program that would review a Youtuber's comment when they hit post, and will launch a large metal fist through the screen if the content of the comment is bad.
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I wonder if the people saying "send them back to Africa" in the comments would be fair and also agree that crowds of white kids who riot after their sports team wins (wins!) should be shipped back to Europe and the UK.
 
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