INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (AP) – A 17-year-old Missouri boy has been charged with pointing a gun at the head of a kneeling 13-year-old after a video of the incident was widely shared on social media.
Alexander Schrader, of Independence, was charged Wednesday with first-degree robbery for allegedly taking money from the younger teen. A police detective wrote in charging documents that Schrader pressed a semiautomatic handgun against the victim’s head Saturday while another teen told the boy to kiss his feet. A video also shows a friend of Schrader punching the victim in the face in an Independence neighborhood. The boy was bruised but refused medical treatment.
The juvenile that punched the boy and another juvenile that recorded the incident also were arrested. Police spokesman John Syme says he doesn’t know if they have attorneys.
JACKSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an assault and have a suspect in custody.
According to Independence Police, Alexander Schrader, the person of interest in an assault case, turned himself him at IPD police headquarters on Tuesday. Two other juvenile subjects have also been taken into custody.
Authorities have not released details on criminal charges.
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JACKSON COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating an assault and searching for a person of interest.
According to a report from Independence Police Department, a disturbing video is being shared on social media showing someone pointing a pistol at a juvenile victim, who is later punched several times by another person.
Police have received numerous calls from the public about this case. Just before 9:30 PM Monday, the Independence Police Department received a report of this incident that occurred on Saturday.
The IPD criminal investigations unit is currently investigating this case and the suspects have already been identified and is being sought.
Detectives would like to speak with 17 year old Alexander (Alex) Schrader. He is white male, approximately 5-foot-5, 120 lbs, with blue eyes and blonde hair.
Anyone who knows where Alex is, please call the Tips Hotline at (816) 474-TIPS, IPD tips at (816) 325-7777 or email [email protected]