Five teens charged after alleged assault leaves teen hospitalized, Tulare deputies say
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- Five 16-year-old inmates are in custody on felony assault charges.
- A 17-year-old detainee suffered severe head injuries and was hospitalized.
- Deputies responded just before 1 p.m. to the Tulare County Juvenile Detention Center.
A teenager is in the hospital after five teens allegedly assaulted the victim at a detention center in Visalia on Friday.
Deputies responded just before 1 p.m. to the Tulare County Juvenile Detention Center upon reports of an assault.
Deputies learned that five 16-year-old inmates had beaten the 17-year-old, causing severe head injuries.
Deputies said the victim was taken to a hospital. His condition is unknown.
The five suspects are in custody on felony assault charges.
Anyone with information should call the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office at 559-733-6218.
Anthony Galaviz
The Fresno Bee