A violent incident at Minisink Valley High School in New York has left a community shaken after a 16-year-old male student was arrested for brutally attacking a classmate in a school bathroom . The disturbing event, which unfolded on a Friday, was captured on cellphone video by another student and later provided to News 12 by a concerned parent .
The footage shows the victim attempting to escape the assault. He can be seen sliding out from beneath a bathroom stall on his back, only to be cornered and repeatedly stomped, kicked, and punched by the 16-year-old suspect. At least three other students stood by and watched the attack unfold, with no one appearing to intervene or help the victim . The victim, whose identity has not been released, required medical care following the incident but is expected to recover .
State police arrested the 16-year-old suspect, who now faces juvenile assault charges . The Minisink Valley School District released a statement calling the attack “upsetting and appalling,” adding that the behavior is “completely unacceptable and not representative of what we expect from our students” . The arrest comes amid concerns from parents about a series of recent incidents at the school, raising questions about campus safety and the effectiveness of current disciplinary measures . The investigation is ongoing as authorities continue to review the full video evidence.
