East Orange, New Jersey – School officials in East Orange, along with local police, are currently investigating a violent incident that occurred near Patrick F. Healy Middle School, resulting in injuries to two girls. The attack took place on Wednesday afternoon, just after school dismissal, in the 90’s block of Hamilton Street.
According to parents of the girls involved, witnesses stated that a group of over a half dozen teenagers approached the students as they were walking on Park Avenue, a few blocks away from the school. The assailants forced the girls to the ground, physically assaulting them by punching and kicking, and even stole items from them before fleeing the scene.
Both victims were taken to Carewell Health Medical Center (East Orange General) for treatment. Medical personnel attended to their injuries, with one victim being treated and released, while the other remained hospitalized for further observation. Despite the severity of the attack, both girls are expected to make a full recovery.
The incident, partially captured on neighborhood surveillance video, is currently under investigation by authorities. The community is shocked by the violent nature of the attack and is calling for swift justice for the perpetrators. School officials are working to ensure the safety and security of all students, implementing measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Parents and residents in the area are concerned about the safety of children walking home from school, and are urging authorities to increase police presence in the neighborhood. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance and community involvement in ensuring the well-being of students both in and outside of school.
Local police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist in the investigation. The community is standing together in support of the victims and their families, condemning the senseless act of violence and calling for measures to prevent such incidents from happening again in the future.