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Accident – Death – Obituary News : LAS VEGAS (NewsNation) — A group of teenagers in Las Vegas are now facing murder charges in connection with the fatal beating of a high school student, according to authorities.
The victim, identified as 17-year-old Jonathan Lewis Jr., tragically lost his life on November 7th, just six days after the attack near Rancho High School. The cause of death, as determined by the Clark County Coroner’s Office, was listed as complications of multiple blunt-force injuries.
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The eight suspects, whose names have not been released due to their ages, range between 13 and 17 years old. In Nevada, if a 16 or 17-year-old is charged with murder, the case is automatically transferred to the adult system through a process known as certification.
Las Vegas Police Lt. Jason Johansson stated that all individuals involved in the incident were students at Rancho High School. Describing the video evidence of the attack as “void of humanity,” Lt. Johansson clarified that there was no indication of the incident being a hate crime.
The assault, which was captured on video, occurred when Lewis tried to protect a fellow student from bullies. It shows a group of around twelve teenagers allegedly assaulting Lewis after he intervened to defend a smaller child who had been robbed and thrown into a trash can by the gang.
In a recent interview with Leland Vittert during “On Balance,” Lewis Sr. spoke about his son’s character and the values instilled in him by his family. “Jonathan just knew the great strength of love,” Lewis Sr. said, emphasizing his son’s deep sense of community and his motivation to stand up against bullies.
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Lewis Sr. mentioned that there are additional unreleased videos, and the investigation became more complex when the school’s actions inadvertently complicated the case.
Several school staff members expressed their shock and horror at the recent wave of violence, leaving some students concerned about their safety. Reuben D’Silva, a teacher, alumnus of Rancho High School, and state assemblyman, stated, “It’s really shaken us to the core. This is just an act of brutality that I’ve never witnessed at Rancho High School. This was all over, from what they told me, a nicotine packet. Something very small, very menial.”
As the investigation into this tragic incident continues, the community mourns the loss of Jonathan Lewis Jr. and seeks justice for his untimely death.
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